What kind of home is 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG?

5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG?

5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 1HG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG?

5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG 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 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG in?

5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG 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.

What schools are near 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG?

The closest primary school to 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG is St Josephs Catholic Academy (208m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gateway Sixth Form College (938m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Armadale Drive, LE5 1HG is Hartfield Road, 222m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Armadale Drive, Leicester, LE5 1HG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Armadale Drive

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

5 Armadale Drive is a semi-detached house in Leicester (LE5 1HG). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 66 m² it's 20.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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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 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromC72toD63

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Armadale Drive, Leicester, LE5 1HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Armadale Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

5 Armadale Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1HG: £228,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in LE5 1HG

On the street

Versus other Armadale Drive homes

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

5 Armadale Drive is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

Hartfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Josephs Catholic Academy. 30 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 1HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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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