What type of property is 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP?

26a, High Street, LE8 6LP is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP have?

The current EPC rating for 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP?

26a, High Street, LE8 6LP has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP heated?

The latest EPC at 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP?

26a, High Street, LE8 6LP 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 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP located?

26a, High Street, LE8 6LP sits in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP in a safe area?

Police records around 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP 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.

Which schools serve 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP?

The closest primary school to 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone (194m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brockington College (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP?

The closest bus stop to 26a, High Street, LE8 6LP is Wale Road, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26a, High Street, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a semi-detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6LP). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 66 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 5–314 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 49 units on file.

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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 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26a, High Street, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

26a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

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 6LP: £172,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LE8 6LP

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

Full Leicester report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone. 15 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 LE8 6LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 6LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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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