What type of property is 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA?

5 Bankside, LE5 1LA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA last change hands?

5 Bankside, LE5 1LA last sold for £151,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA?

5 Bankside, LE5 1LA has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA?

5 Bankside, LE5 1LA 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 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA located?

5 Bankside, LE5 1LA sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA?

Police records around 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA 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.

Which schools serve 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA?

The closest primary school to 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA is Scraptoft Valley Primary School (258m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orchard Mead Academy (795m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bankside, LE5 1LA is Bankside, 51m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bankside, Leicester, LE5 1LA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Bankside

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

5 Bankside is a mid-terrace house in Leicester (LE5 1LA). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 is 27.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 59.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £151,000 in March 2019.

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bankside, Leicester, LE5 1LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bankside 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 Bankside valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£151,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 March 2019Most recent
£151,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1LA: £125,000 (2023–2011).

Nearby sales in LE5 1LA

On the street

Versus other Bankside homes

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

5 Bankside outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,013

Street avg £1,700

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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.

£180k

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£208k

1 Bramble Close, Hamilton

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1 Archway Road

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1 Bankside

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1 Bexley Court

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£242k

1 Ampleforth Lane, Hamilton

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1 Aldfield Green, Hamilton

LE5 1BP

3 bed2 bath

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

412/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bankside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Scraptoft Valley Primary School. 24 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 1LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

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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