What kind of home is 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR 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 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR in?

5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR sits in East Goscote, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR in a safe area?

Police records around 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR 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 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

The closest primary school to 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR is Broomfield Community Primary School (114m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wreake Valley Academy (1.7km).

How well connected is 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR is Long Furrow, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Merchants Common, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a mid-terrace house in East Goscote, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 3XR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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 28 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 July 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Merchants Common, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£155,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Merchants Common homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Long Furrow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Broomfield Community Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 3XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 3XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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