How energy efficient is Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW?

Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (323 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW in?

Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW 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 Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW is Shaftesbury Junior School (309m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fullhurst Community College (667m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, LE3 0FW is Beaconsfield Road, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0FW

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

30 m²

323 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0FW). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 30 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (30–51 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 75). The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromE40toB81

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

May 2015from May 2015

EPC improved fromB81toD61

May 2015from May 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC75

Jun 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromC69toD58

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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 Flat 1, 137 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0FW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£141,000

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 0FW: £320,000 (2024–2008).

Nearby sales in LE3 0FW

On the street

Versus other Fosse Road South homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 33 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beaconsfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shaftesbury Junior School. 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 0FW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 0FW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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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