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5a, Compton Road, Leicester, LE3 2AA

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a three-bedroom detached house in Leicester (LE3 2AA). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 91 m² it's 26.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 is 47.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 59.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2019 for £163,450. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2001.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromE45toD56
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Compton Road, Leicester, LE3 2AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5a, Compton Road, Leicester, LE3 2AA

1decisions1documents6nearby
  1. Dec 2001
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    CHANGE OF USE FROM BAKERY (CLASS B1) TO HOUSE (CLASS C3)

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    20011720
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£163,450

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 December 2019Most recent

    £163,450

    +52.8%over 5 years

  2. 15 May 2014

    £107,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 2AA: £145,000 (2026–2017).

On the street

Versus other Compton Road homes

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

5a is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,796

Street avg £1,775

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Crime

749/mo

Falling 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE3 2AA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 2AA

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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