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19 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL

Solar panelsEV charger3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 19 Pits Avenue

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

19 Pits Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 2XL). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The property has solar panels and an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 105 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). Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 sits 53.6% above the 2015 sale of £220,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Solar panelsYes
  • EV chargerYes
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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.

Both solar generation and EV charging are on file — a rare pair for the postcode.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE46toC71
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
14%72%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Feb 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 19 Pits Avenue.

1 application on record at 19 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL

0decisions1extensions6nearby
  1. Jan 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey front, two storey side and single storey rear extensions

    Reference
    03/1295/1/PX
    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.

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

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£220,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 September 2015Most recent

    £220,000

  2. 14 November 2006

    £220,000

    +51.7%over 3 years
  3. 17 September 2003

    £145,000

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.

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

Price per m²

£2,095

Street avg £2,401

Below

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19 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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

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
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 19 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.