What kind of home is 20 West Street, LE7 1HT?

20 West Street, LE7 1HT is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 20 West Street, LE7 1HT?

The current EPC rating for 20 West Street, LE7 1HT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 West Street, LE7 1HT?

20 West Street, LE7 1HT has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 1HT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 West Street, LE7 1HT use?

The latest EPC at 20 West Street, LE7 1HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 West Street, LE7 1HT?

20 West Street, LE7 1HT 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 20 West Street, LE7 1HT in?

20 West Street, LE7 1HT sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 20 West Street, LE7 1HT?

Police records around 20 West Street, LE7 1HT show an average of 191 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 West Street, LE7 1HT?

The closest primary school to 20 West Street, LE7 1HT is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (610m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 West Street, LE7 1HT?

The closest bus stop to 20 West Street, LE7 1HT is Brook Street, 276m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 459m away.

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20 West Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HT

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 West Street

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

20 West Street is a mid-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1HT). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

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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 4)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Jan 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2014from Jun 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2025from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 West Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 West Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

20 West Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£159,000

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 LE7 1HT: £180,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in LE7 1HT

On the street

Versus other West Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 West Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

£156k

1 Chapel Close, Syston

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£165k

1 Foundry Lane, Syston

LE7 1ND

3 bed

£195k

1 Dudley Whenham Close, Syston

LE7 1GL

£200k

1 Covert Close, Syston

LE7 1YH

£203k

1 Bruxby Street, Syston

LE7 1NB

2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Field View, Syston

LE7 1YG

£123k

1 George Toon Court, Brook Street, Syston

LE7 1ZQ

£207k

1 Archdale Street, Syston

LE7 1NA

3 bed

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Brook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 1HT 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 LE7 1HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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