What kind of home is 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ have?

The current EPC rating for 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 0DJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ use?

The latest EPC at 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

178b, 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.

Which area is 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ in?

178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

Police records around 178b, 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.

What schools are near 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

The closest primary school to 178b, 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 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ?

The closest bus stop to 178b, Wilberforce Road, LE3 0DJ is Westleigh Road, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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178b, Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0DJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 178b

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

178b is an end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). At 68 m² this is the 6th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–141 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 16 units on file.

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC78toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 178b, Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

178b 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.

178b 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 0DJ: £154,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in LE3 0DJ

On the street

Versus other Wilberforce Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 178b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly 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.

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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

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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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