What kind of home is 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE?

1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE last change hands?

1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE last sold for £120,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £99,950 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and June 2014, 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE rose from £99,950 to £120,000, a change of £20,050. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE?

1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE2 9LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE?

1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE in?

1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE?

Police records around 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE?

The closest primary school to 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE is Eyres Monsell Primary School (557m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ambleside Drive, LE2 9LE is Red House Road, 242m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ambleside Drive, Leicester, LE2 9LE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Ambleside Drive

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

1 Ambleside Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE2 9LE). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 sits 86.7% above the 2014 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Mar 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2013

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE45toD68

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

30%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ambleside Drive, Leicester, LE2 9LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ambleside Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

1 Ambleside Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£120,000

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2014Most recent
£120,000
+20.1%over 1 year
9 August 2012
£99,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 9LE: £92,000 (2016–2009).

Nearby sales in LE2 9LE

On the street

Versus other Ambleside Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Ambleside Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £1,152

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Red House Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Eyres Monsell Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE2 9LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 9LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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