What kind of home is 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB last sold for £138,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2011 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 6SB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB use?

The latest EPC at 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB in?

5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

Police records around 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB 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 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

The closest primary school to 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is Braunstone Community Primary School (617m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Herewoode Academy (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Covett Way, LE3 6SB is Green Walk, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Covett Way, Leicester, LE3 6SB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Covett Way

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

5 Covett Way is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE3 6SB). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 is 31.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 35.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2020 at £138,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromF30toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Covett Way, Leicester, LE3 6SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Covett Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£138,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 June 2020Most recent
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 6SB: £158,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in LE3 6SB

On the street

Versus other Covett Way homes

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

5 Covett Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,156

Street avg £1,977

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£182k

1 Carnoustie Road

LE3 6UD

£189k

1 Cokayne Road

LE3 6NE

2 bed1 bath

£189k

1 Craig Gardens

LE3 6PB

£175k

1 Ashdown Avenue

LE3 6RA

£170k

1 Chadwell Road

LE3 6LG

3 bed

£198k

1 Carlisle Street

LE3 6AH

3 bed1 bath

£198k

1 Covett Way

LE3 6SB

2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Chainama Close

LE3 6UH

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

Green Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Braunstone Community Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 6SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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