What type of property is Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 0LA. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA 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 Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA located?

Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

Police records around Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA 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 Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 7 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 transport links are near Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, LE3 0LA is Westcotes Drive, 237m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, Leicester, LE3 0LA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 0LA). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (73 versus a worst of 42). The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (53 m² across 28 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.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromE51toF28

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2021from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromF28toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Feb 2023from Nov 2021

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 7 Sykefield Avenue, Leicester, LE3 0LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£126,000

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 0LA: £106,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LE3 0LA

On the street

Versus other Sykefield Avenue homes

Three headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 2 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising 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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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