What type of property is 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA?

4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA last change hands?

4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA last sold for £190,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,500 in January 1995, so prices have been rising over 31 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1995 and July 2025, 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA rose from £38,500 to £190,000, a change of £151,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 31 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2014 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA?

4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 6RA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA?

4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA 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 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA located?

4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

Is 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA show an average of 749 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA?

The closest primary school to 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA is Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (273m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brook Mead Academy (907m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA?

The closest bus stop to 4 Ashdown Avenue, LE3 6RA is Henley Road, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Ashdown Avenue, Leicester, LE3 6RA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Ashdown Avenue

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

4 Ashdown Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester (LE3 6RA). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a loft.

At 104 m² it's 20.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 20 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £190,000 — fresh data. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 is 42.6% above the 2025 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

4 Ashdown Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

89%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2021from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromF29toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Sept 2021

EPC improved fromD64toC76

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ashdown Avenue, Leicester, LE3 6RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Ashdown Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

4 Ashdown Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 31 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 31 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2025Most recent
£190,000
+393.5%over 30 years
27 January 1995
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 6RA: £250,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LE3 6RA

On the street

Versus other Ashdown Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Ashdown Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,827

Street avg £2,089

On par

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Henley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE3 6RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 6RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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