What type of property is 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

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

When did 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD last change hands?

47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD last sold for £286,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £118,000 in October 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2011 and March 2023, 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD rose from £118,000 to £286,000, a change of £168,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

The current EPC rating for 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD heated?

The latest EPC at 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

47 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.

Where is 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD located?

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

What is crime like near 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

Police records around 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD 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 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

The closest primary school to 47 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 is the nearest station to 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD?

The closest bus stop to 47 Dorset Avenue, LE3 8BD is West Street, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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47 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 47 Dorset Avenue

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

47 Dorset Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Glenfield, Leicester, Leicester (LE3 8BD). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 122.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £286,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
OutbuildingsYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Oct 2010

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2022from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 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.

47 Dorset Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£286,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2023Most recent
£286,000
+63.4%over 6 years
9 June 2016
£175,000
+48.3%over 4 years
27 October 2011
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE3 8BD: £254,000 (2025–2020).

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.

47 Dorset Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,918

Street avg £2,156

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

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1 Branting Hill Avenue, Glenfield

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2 bed

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1 Ashleigh Road, Glenfield

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4 bed

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

0.2 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

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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