What kind of home is 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

The current EPC rating for 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 4DE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE use?

The latest EPC at 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE 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 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE in?

30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE sits in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE in a safe area?

Police records around 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

The closest primary school to 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE is Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School (139m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

The closest bus stop to 30 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE is Laurel Road, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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30 Dovedale Avenue, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 30 Dovedale Avenue

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

30 Dovedale Avenue is a semi-detached house in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 4DE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 55 m² it's 28.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Dovedale Avenue, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Dovedale Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

30 Dovedale Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

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 LE8 4DE: £187,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in LE8 4DE

On the street

Versus other Dovedale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 30 Dovedale Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£168k

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Laurel Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 4DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 4DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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