23 Bruce Street, Leicester, LE3 0AF
About 23 Bruce Street
23 Bruce Street is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since July 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 134.2% above the 2002 sale of £76,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 19.1% below the postcode norm.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
23 Bruce Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
38 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.
£178,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 7 years.
£76,000
Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
30 July 2002Most recent
£76,000
+137.5%over 6 years31 October 1995
£32,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 0AF: £146,500 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in LE3 0AF
Versus other Bruce Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 23 Bruce Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,041
Street avg £1,463
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
749/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Wilberforce Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Shaftesbury Junior School. 47 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
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB







