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17 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BD

EV charger
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 17 Dorset Avenue

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

17 Dorset Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Glenfield, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 8BD). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £330,000 — fresh data. Across 2015–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 53.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageIntegral

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • EV chargerYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from May 2014
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Dorset Avenue has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

Latest sale on 17 Dorset Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£330,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 June 2025Most recent

    £330,000

    +106.3%over 9 years

  2. 2 August 2015

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 8BD: £235,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Dorset Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 17 Dorset Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,113

Street avg £2,282

Strongly above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Dorset Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£275k

1 Ashleigh Road, Glenfield

LE3 8DA

4 bed
£483k

1 Faire Road, Glenfield

LE3 8EE

4 bed2 bath
£586k

1 Cedar Close, Glenfield

LE3 8HH

4 bed2 bath
£348k

1 Chestnut Road, Glenfield

LE3 8DD

3 bed1 bath
£632k

1 Birch Lane, Glenfield

LE3 8HJ

4 bed3 bath
£292k

1 Bramble Close, Glenfield

LE3 8JN

3 bed
£289k

1 Ashleigh Court, Ashleigh Road, Glenfield

LE3 8GZ

3 bed1 bath
£387k

1 Clovelly Road, Glenfield

LE3 8AD

3 bed1 bath
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

749/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Glenfield Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE3 8BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE3 8BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.