What type of property is 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN?

5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN?

5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN last sold for £170,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN?

5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN heated?

The latest EPC at 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN?

5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN located?

5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN sits in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN in a safe area?

Police records around 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN 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 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN?

The closest primary school to 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN is Ravenhurst Primary School (677m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Poplars, LE3 2LN is Edward Avenue, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 The Poplars, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2LN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 The Poplars

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

5 The Poplars is a two-bedroom detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 2LN). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 44.1% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £170,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Poplars, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Poplars has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 October 2018Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in LE3 2LN: £178,750 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in LE3 2LN

3 The Poplars, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2LN
Sold Feb 2023
£212,500

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Leicester report

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

0.1 km

Edward Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Ravenhurst Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE3 2LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 2LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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