What kind of home is 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS?

2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS last change hands?

2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS last sold for £185,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS?

2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 2NS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS use?

The latest EPC at 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS?

2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS in?

2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS 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 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS?

The closest primary school to 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS is Thurnby Mead Primary Academy (395m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (964m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Gelert Avenue, LE5 2NS is Downing Drive, 286m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Gelert Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2NS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Gelert Avenue

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

2 Gelert Avenue is a semi-detached house in Leicester (LE5 2NS). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £185,000 — fresh data. At 64 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 25 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 is 23.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 75.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2023

EPC improved fromF35toE41

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Gelert Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Gelert Avenue 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.

2 Gelert Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 March 2025Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 2NS: £200,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in LE5 2NS

On the street

Versus other Gelert Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Gelert Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,891

Street avg £1,821

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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1 Century Court

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1 Elmcroft Avenue

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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

0.3 km

Downing Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Thurnby Mead Primary Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE5 2NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 2NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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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