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13 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 13 Pits Avenue

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

13 Pits Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 2XL). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 is 49.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 17.1% below the postcode norm. 11 years since the last transfer (October 2015).

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageSingle, Integral

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromE48toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Feb 2026from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Pits Avenue has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 13 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL

1decisions1extensions5documents6nearby
  1. Aug 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Front of property

    Single storey front extension and new pitched roof over existing flat roof garage

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    12/0624/1/HPX
    Full record in report

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  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

13 Pits Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£187,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 October 2015Most recent

    £187,500

    +25.0%over 3 years
  2. 7 May 2012

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 2XL: £285,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Pits Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Pits Avenue outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,769

Street avg £2,415

Strongly below

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Pits Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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

Watergate Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy. 20 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 2XL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE3 2XL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 2XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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75 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 13 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.