What kind of home is 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

The current EPC rating for 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE7 7FJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ use?

The latest EPC at 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ 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 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ in?

51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ sits in Anstey, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

Police records around 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ 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 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

The closest primary school to 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is The Latimer Primary School (597m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Martin High School Anstey (571m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ?

The closest bus stop to 51 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ is Ellis Street, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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51 Forest Gate, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7FJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 Forest Gate

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

51 Forest Gate is an end-of-terrace house in Anstey, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 7FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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Valuation

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromF32toE46

Nov 2015from Nov 2015

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Forest Gate, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Forest Gate has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

51 Forest Gate has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£201,000

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 7FJ: £219,950 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LE7 7FJ

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On the street

Versus other Forest Gate homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 51 Forest Gate lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 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.

Full Leicester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ellis Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Martin High School Anstey. 13 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 7FJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 7FJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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