What kind of home is 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF?

7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF last change hands?

7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF last sold for £98,000 in April 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF?

7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF use?

The latest EPC at 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF?

7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF 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 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF in?

7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

Is 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF show an average of 749 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF?

The closest primary school to 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF is Shaftesbury Junior School (444m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fullhurst Community College (730m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bruce Street, LE3 0AF is Wilberforce Road, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bruce Street, Leicester, LE3 0AF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Bruce Street

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

7 Bruce Street is a two-bedroom 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 (October 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It hasn't traded since April 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 sits 68.4% above the 2007 sale of £98,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£125/sq ft) was about 15.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bruce Street, Leicester, LE3 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£98,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 April 2007Most recent
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 0AF: £146,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in LE3 0AF

On the street

Versus other Bruce Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 7 Bruce Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,342

Street avg £1,447

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

Full Leicester report

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.

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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 LE3 0AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 0AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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