26a, Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 0AR
About 26a
26a is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE5 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 84 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 79–84 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.
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Energy performance
26a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 September 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
26a 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.
Sales history & valuation
26a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£128,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Versus other Humberstone Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 26a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 52 (E)
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 82 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.7 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
412/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Ann Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Moat Community College. 58 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.6dB