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4 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3HH

Extendable6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
361 m²
3886 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Knighton Road

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

4 Knighton Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Leicester (LE2 3HH). It has a recorded floor area of 361 m² (around 3886 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 361 m² the property is well over the postcode median (39 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Today's modelled estimate of £1,092,000 is 21.3% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £900,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Knighton Road

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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.

4 Knighton Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Aug 2019
EPC improved fromF30toC76
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Knighton Road has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at 4 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3HH

6decisions1extensions36documents9nearby
Flagged:Conservation area
  1. Apr 2015
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    FELLING OF TWO TREES WITHIN STONEYGATE CONSERVATION AREA

    Conservation Area
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    20150426
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

Unlock 4 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3HH's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 36 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,092,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£900,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 November 2020Most recent

    £900,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 3HH: £875,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Knighton Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Knighton Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,493

Street avg £2,815

Strongly below

Floor Area

361 m²

Street avg 244 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 11.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Knighton Road

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

Knighton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy. 42 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 3HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE2 3HH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 3HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

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 4 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3HH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.