1 Compton Road, Leicester, LE3 2AA
About 1 Compton Road
1 Compton Road is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 2AA). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 34 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (34–103 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to A across 15 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good.
At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 29.6% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 199.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
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Energy performance
1 Compton Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
External or internal wall insulation added
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 Compton Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1 Compton Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£149,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£115,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
12 July 2012Most recent
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 2AA: £145,000 (2022–2014).
Versus other Compton Road homes
On floor area, 1 Compton Road runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
34 m²
Street avg 67 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Imperial Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Mary's Fields Academy. 42 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB