2b, Cross Road, Leicester, LE2 3AA
About 2b
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.
Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £125,000 — fresh data. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 79.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 January 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
2b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 9 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
2 September 2025Most recent
£125,000
+60.3%over 9 years8 March 2016
£78,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 3AA: £127,300 (2024–2022).
Versus other Cross Road homes
2b is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,125
Street avg £2,773
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 41 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
910/mo
Falling 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB







