What type of property is 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ last change hands?

131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ last sold for £166,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £98,000 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and December 2024, 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ rose from £98,000 to £166,000, a change of £68,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

The current EPC rating for 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ heated?

The latest EPC at 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ 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.

Where is 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ located?

131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

Police records around 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (247% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

The closest primary school to 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ is St Mary's Fields Academy (535m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fullhurst Community College (628m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

The closest bus stop to 131 Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ is Westleigh Road, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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131 Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0DJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 131 Wilberforce Road

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

131 Wilberforce Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £166,000. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 18.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 86.9% 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

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from May 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 131 Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

131 Wilberforce Road 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.

131 Wilberforce Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£166,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2024Most recent
£166,000
+69.4%over 13 years
29 March 2011
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 0DJ: £150,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in LE3 0DJ

On the street

Versus other Wilberforce Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 131 Wilberforce Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,128

Street avg £1,544

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Above

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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.

£176k

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1 Tyndale Street

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1 Beaconsfield Road

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4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Leicester report

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

0.2 km

Westleigh Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's Fields Academy. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 0DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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