What kind of home is 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH?

168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH is a detached house.

What energy rating does 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH have?

The current EPC rating for 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH?

168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (269 sq ft). That makes it about 69% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 0DH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH use?

The latest EPC at 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH?

168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH 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 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH in?

168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

Is 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH in a safe area?

Police records around 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH 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 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH?

The closest primary school to 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH is Shaftesbury Junior School (595m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fullhurst Community College (699m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH?

The closest bus stop to 168a, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DH is Stuart Street, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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168a, Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0DH

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

25 m²

269 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 168a

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

168a is a detached house in Leicester (LE3 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (around 269 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). At 25 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–128 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 32 units on file.

At 25 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE49toD64

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 168a, Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

168a 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.

168a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5 sales in LE3 0DH: £170,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LE3 0DH

On the street

Versus other Wilberforce Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

168a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

25 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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.

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Crime

749/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stuart Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Shaftesbury Junior School. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE3 0DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 0DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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