5 Bruce Street, Leicester, LE3 0AF
About 5 Bruce Street
5 Bruce Street is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since January 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 17% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 sits 83.2% above the 2006 sale of £95,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 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 2000.
£174,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.0% per year over 6 years.
£95,000
Growth on file: 17.0% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
24 January 2006Most recent
£95,000
+156.8%over 5 years28 January 2000
£37,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 0AF: £146,500 (2023–2017).
Nearby sales in LE3 0AF
Versus other Bruce Street homes
CO₂ Emissions for 5 Bruce Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,250
Street avg £1,432
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
7/mo
Rising 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