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2b, Cross Road, Leicester, LE2 3AA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2b

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2b is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE2 3AA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 40 m² this is the 7th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–210 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 21 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 55.1% above the 2016 sale of £78,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2b

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2017from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromE49toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Cross Road, Leicester, LE2 3AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2b has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£78,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 March 2016Most recent

    £78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 3AA: £127,300 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cross Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2b outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,950

Street avg £2,773

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Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Leicester district page.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Clarendon Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE2 3AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE2 3AA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 3AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2b, Cross Road, Leicester, LE2 3AA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.