What kind of home is 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD?

16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD sell for?

16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD last sold for £129,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in November 2010, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and April 2013, 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD rose from £125,000 to £129,000, a change of £4,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD?

16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD use?

The latest EPC at 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD?

16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD in?

16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD?

Police records around 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD 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 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD?

The closest primary school to 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD is Kingsway Primary School (295m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Winstanley School (293m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Balmoral Drive, LE3 3AD is Bidford Road, 195m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16a, Balmoral Drive, Leicester, LE3 3AD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE3 3AD). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2010–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 sits 102.3% above the 2013 sale of £129,000. 13 years since the last transfer (April 2013).

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
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD55toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2013from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromC72toD66

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Balmoral Drive, Leicester, LE3 3AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

16a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£129,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2013Most recent
£129,000
+3.2%over 2 years
26 November 2010
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 3AD: £283,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LE3 3AD

On the street

Versus other Balmoral Drive homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 16a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,387

Street avg £2,190

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Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed1 bath

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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

0.2 km

Bidford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Winstanley School. 24 schools nearby.

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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 3AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 3AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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