40a, Flat 3, Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BQ
About 40a
40a is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (around 248 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 23 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 40a (23–42 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (72 versus a best of 74). The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.
At 23 m² it sits well below the postcode median (42 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
40a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 March 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
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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
40a 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
40a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£162,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 2 sales in LE3 0BQ: £154,000 (2009–2008).
Versus other Narborough Road homes
On floor area, 40a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
23 m²
Street avg 41 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
749/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Ruding Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Shaftesbury Junior School. 50 schools nearby.
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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
55.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.4dB







