What kind of home is 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD last change hands?

33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD last sold for £161,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD have?

The current EPC rating for 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE3 8BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD use?

The latest EPC at 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD 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.

Which area is 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD in?

33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD sits in Glenfield, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

Police records around 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD 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.

What schools are near 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

The closest primary school to 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD is Glenfield Primary School (546m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Herewoode Academy (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

The closest bus stop to 33 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD is West Street, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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33 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 33 Dorset Avenue

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

33 Dorset Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Glenfield, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 8BD). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 is 42.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 36.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. At 62 m² it's 15.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 June 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

33 Dorset Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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.

33 Dorset Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£161,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2016Most recent
£161,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 8BD: £254,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in LE3 8BD

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.

33 Dorset Avenue outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,597

Street avg £2,307

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 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.

£212k

1 Cranstone Crescent, Glenfield

LE3 8LA

3 bed1 bath

£289k

1 Ashleigh Court, Ashleigh Road, Glenfield

LE3 8GZ

3 bed1 bath

£292k

1 Bramble Close, Glenfield

LE3 8JN

3 bed

£348k

1 Chestnut Road, Glenfield

LE3 8DD

3 bed1 bath

£387k

1 Clovelly Road, Glenfield

LE3 8AD

3 bed1 bath

£221k

1 Church Road, Glenfield

LE3 8DP

2 bed1 bath

£255k

1 Carlton Court, Glenfield

LE3 8AX

2 bed

£261k

1 Ernee Close, Glenfield

LE3 8FW

2 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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