What type of property is 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR have?

The current EPC rating for 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR heated?

The latest EPC at 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

6a, 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.

Where is 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR located?

6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR sits in East Goscote, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

Police records around 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR 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.

Which schools serve 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

The closest primary school to 6a, 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).

What transport links are near 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR?

The closest bus stop to 6a, Merchants Common, LE7 3XR is Long Furrow, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6a, Merchants Common, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XR

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6a

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

6a is an end-of-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 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6a, Merchants Common, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6a has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across 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.

6a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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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.

6a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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.

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Crime

2/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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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