What kind of home is 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND?

5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND?

5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 1ND. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND use?

The latest EPC at 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND?

5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND 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 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND in?

5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND?

Police records around 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 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 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND?

The closest primary school to 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND is The Merton Primary School (1.0km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Roundhill Academy (839m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND?

The closest bus stop to 5 Foundry Lane, LE7 1ND is Roundhill Close, 56m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 161m away.

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5 Foundry Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1ND

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Foundry Lane

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

5 Foundry Lane is a mid-terrace house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 1ND). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Foundry Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Foundry Lane, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Foundry Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£213,000

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 1ND: £183,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in LE7 1ND

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On the street

Versus other Foundry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Foundry Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 50 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Roundhill Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Roundhill Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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