What kind of home is 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL last sold for £121,071 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

The current EPC rating for 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 2XL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL use?

The latest EPC at 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL in?

24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL sits in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

Police records around 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL 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.

What schools are near 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

The closest primary school to 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL is Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy (220m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL?

The closest bus stop to 24 Pits Avenue, LE3 2XL is Watergate Lane, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 24 Pits Avenue

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

24 Pits Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 2XL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 sits 84.2% above the 2012 sale of £121,071. 13 years since the last transfer (December 2012). At 57 m² it's 27.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
ConciergeYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Pits Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Pits Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£121,071

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 December 2012Most recent
£121,071

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

Nearby sales in LE3 2XL

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 24 Pits Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,124

Street avg £2,400

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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