What kind of home is 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE?

32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE last change hands?

32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE last sold for £28,500 in November 1999, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE?

The current EPC rating for 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE?

32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE use?

The latest EPC at 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE?

32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE 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.

Which area is 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE in?

32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE in a safe area?

Police records around 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE show an average of 412 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE?

The closest primary school to 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE is Green Lane Infant School (368m), one of 43 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moat Community College (1.6km), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE?

The closest bus stop to 32 Houghton Street, LE5 0EE is Quenby Street, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Houghton Street, Leicester, LE5 0EE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 32 Houghton Street

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

32 Houghton Street is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE5 0EE). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since November 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 sits 668.4% above the 1999 sale of £28,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£32/sq ft) was about 67% below the postcode norm.

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jul 2013

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Houghton Street, Leicester, LE5 0EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Houghton 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.

32 Houghton Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1999)

£28,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 November 1999Most recent
£28,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 0EE: £200,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in LE5 0EE

On the street

Versus other Houghton Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 32 Houghton Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£348

Street avg £1,466

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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.

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1 Beckett Road

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1 Culham Avenue

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1 Bramall Court, Bramall Road

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1 Benjamin Court

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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.

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Crime

412/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Quenby Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Green Lane Infant School. 55 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 0EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 0EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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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