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270 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 0EG

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 270 Humberstone Road

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

270 Humberstone Road is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE5 0EG). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–167 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (74 versus a worst of 53). The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in March 2005. At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (97 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 is 28% above the 2005 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

270 Humberstone Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from May 2013
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-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 270 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 0EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 270 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 0EG

1decisions2documents3nearby
  1. Jan 2007
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL SHOP (CLASS A1) TO LAUNDRETTE (NO USE CLASS)

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    20062081
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

270 Humberstone Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£100,000

Growth on file: 19.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 March 2005Most recent

    £100,000

    +376.2%over 8 years

  2. 27 August 1996

    £21,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 0EG: £100,000 (2022–2001).

On the street

Versus other Humberstone Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 270 Humberstone Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 270 Humberstone Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£125k

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1 Humberhts Drive

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£110k

1 Blickling Walk

LE5 0NF

1 bed
£150k

1 Albermarle Close

LE5 0RG

1 bed1 bath
£186k

1 Benjamin Court

LE5 0UD

£193k

1 Galby Street

LE5 0ED

£200k

1 Bushby Road

LE5 0DE

£206k

1 Bramall Court, Bramall Road

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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

0.1 km

Farringdon Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shenton Primary School. 54 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE5 0EG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 0EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 270 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 0EG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.