What type of property is 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW?

20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW?

20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 6PW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW?

20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW 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.

Where is 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW located?

20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW?

Police records around 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW 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 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW?

The closest primary school to 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW is Braunstone Frith Primary Academy (523m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Herewoode Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW?

The closest bus stop to 20 Cathkin Close, LE3 6PW is Chevin Avenue, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Cathkin Close, Leicester, LE3 6PW

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Cathkin Close

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

20 Cathkin Close is a semi-detached house in Leicester (LE3 6PW). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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 06 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2014

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD55

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

89%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cathkin Close, Leicester, LE3 6PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Cathkin Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 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.

20 Cathkin Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 6PW: £172,500 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in LE3 6PW

On the street

Versus other Cathkin Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 20 Cathkin Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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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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

Chevin Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy. 26 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 6PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 6PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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