What kind of home is 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 4DE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE use?

The latest EPC at 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

5 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 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

Police records around 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dovedale Avenue, LE8 4DE is Laurel Road, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Dovedale Avenue, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DE

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Dovedale Avenue

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

5 Dovedale Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 4DE). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jan 2014

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2022from Jan 2022

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dovedale Avenue, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£168,000

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 floor area, 5 Dovedale Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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.

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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

170/mo

Falling 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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