What kind of home is 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft). That makes it about 67% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 6LF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF use?

The latest EPC at 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF have?

5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF 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 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF in?

5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF sits in Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

Police records around 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF 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 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

The closest primary school to 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is Krishna Avanti Primary School (722m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The City of Leicester College (399m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Durston Close, LE5 6LF is Millersdale Avenue, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Durston Close

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

5 Durston Close is a detached house in Leicester (LE5 6LF). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2009from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD64toF37

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2013from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromF37toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2015from Sept 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

53%26%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Durston Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 5 Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF

4decisions4extensions8documents

Apr 2002
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
GABLE ROOF TO FRONT BAY WINDOW; PORCH; SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE; CONSERVATORY AT REAR (AMENDED PLANS)
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
20020346
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionNov 2021Decision
AnnexOct 2017Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£368,000

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 6LF: £197,000 (2020–2010).

Nearby sales in LE5 6LF

On the street

Versus other Durston Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Durston Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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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

Millersdale Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The City of Leicester College. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE5 6LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 6LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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