51 Dronfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5AU
About 51 Dronfield Street
51 Dronfield Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leicester (LE5 5AU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 sits 145.8% above the 2013 sale of £120,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in April 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
51 Dronfield Street has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
51 Dronfield Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£295,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£120,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 April 2013Most recent
£120,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 5AU: £151,000 (2025–2009).
Nearby sales in LE5 5AU
31 Dronfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5AU
Sold Sept 2025
£265,00037 Dronfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5AU
Sold Jul 2016
£151,00047 Dronfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5AU
Sold Sept 2014
£120,00027 Dronfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5AU
Sold Dec 2009
£133,0001 Dronfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5AU
Sold Feb 2009
£160,000
Versus other Dronfield Street homes
51 Dronfield Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,304
Street avg £1,413
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 99 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Laurel Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy. 51 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB







