What kind of home is 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA last change hands?

1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA last sold for £175,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft). That makes it about 187% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 0LA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA in?

1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

Is 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA 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 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

The closest primary school to 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is Shaftesbury Junior School (446m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fullhurst Community College (690m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is Westcotes Drive, 237m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Sykefield Avenue, Leicester, LE3 0LA

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Sykefield Avenue

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

1 Sykefield Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0LA). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64).

At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 49.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£107/sq ft) was about 32.8% below the postcode norm. Sold December 2020 for £175,000.

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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.

1 Sykefield Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF27toE40

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Sykefield Avenue, Leicester, LE3 0LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Sykefield Avenue 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 December 2020Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 0LA: £105,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LE3 0LA

On the street

Versus other Sykefield Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Sykefield Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,151

Street avg £906

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Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 11.7 t/year

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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

Westcotes Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shaftesbury Junior School. 43 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 0LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 0LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

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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