What kind of home is 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA last change hands?

1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA last sold for £121,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £47,500 in April 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

Across 6 sales between April 1997 and July 2014, 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA rose from £47,500 to £121,000, a change of £73,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 2JA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA 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 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA in?

1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA sits in Syston, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

Police records around 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA 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 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

The closest primary school to 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA is The Merton Primary School (631m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Albert Street, LE7 2JA is Albert Street, 142m away. The nearest rail option is Syston Rail Station, 494m away.

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1 Albert Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JA

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Albert Street

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

1 Albert Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Syston, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 2JA). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 94.2% above the 2014 sale of £121,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£154/sq ft) was about 19.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Albert Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Albert Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£121,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2014Most recent
£121,000
-2.0%over 5 years
29 September 2008
£123,450
-2.0%over 4 years
11 July 2004
£125,950
+27.2%over 1 year
28 February 2003
£99,000
+76.8%over 2 years
13 April 2000
£56,000
+17.9%over 2 years
24 April 1997
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 2JA: £320,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LE7 2JA

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On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,658

Street avg £1,719

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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

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

Albert Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Merton Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 2JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 2JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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