What type of property is 3 High Street, LE8 6LP?

3 High Street, LE8 6LP is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 3 High Street, LE8 6LP?

The current EPC rating for 3 High Street, LE8 6LP is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 High Street, LE8 6LP?

3 High Street, LE8 6LP has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 6LP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 High Street, LE8 6LP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 High Street, LE8 6LP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 High Street, LE8 6LP?

3 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 3 High Street, LE8 6LP located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 High Street, LE8 6LP?

Police records around 3 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 3 High Street, LE8 6LP?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 High Street, LE8 6LP?

The closest bus stop to 3 High Street, LE8 6LP is Wale Road, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 High Street, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LP

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 High Street

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

3 High Street is an end-of-terrace house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6LP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 86 m² it's 21.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 48 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE45toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Feb 2016

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 3 High Street, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 High Street 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.

3 High Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£193,000

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 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 55 (D)

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 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.

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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