What type of property is 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED?

2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED last change hands?

2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED last sold for £91,000 in December 2003, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED?

The current EPC rating for 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED?

2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED?

2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED 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.

Where is 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED located?

2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED?

Police records around 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (125% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED?

The closest primary school to 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED is Green Lane Infant School (393m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moat Community College (1.5km), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED?

The closest bus stop to 2 Galby Street, LE5 0ED is Prestwold Road, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Galby Street, Leicester, LE5 0ED

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Galby Street

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

2 Galby Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE5 0ED). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Held since December 2003 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 138.5% above the 2003 sale of £91,000.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromF35toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Galby Street, Leicester, LE5 0ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Galby Street 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.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£91,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 December 2003Most recent
£91,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in LE5 0ED: £46,000 (2001–2001).

Nearby sales in LE5 0ED

1 Galby Street, Leicester, LE5 0ED
Sold Oct 2001
£50,000

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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

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Prestwold Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Green Lane Infant School. 51 schools nearby.

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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 LE5 0ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 0ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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