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1 Highbrow, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9ST

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Highbrow

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

1 Highbrow is a semi-detached house in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 9ST). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Highbrow's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromF29toE41
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
25%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2025from May 2021
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Highbrow, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Highbrow has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

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

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 9ST: £94,500 (2021–2003).

On the street

Versus other Highbrow homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Highbrow lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 57 (D)

Below

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Highbrow

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£182k

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LE8 9GU

£240k

1 Edgehill Close, Great Glen

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3 bed
£259k

1 Cherry Grove, Great Glen

LE8 9ES

3 bed1 bath
£267k

1 Acorn Lane, Great Glen

LE8 9HR

£272k

1 Cricks Retreat, Great Glen

LE8 9FF

2 bed1 bath
£289k

1 Grange Close, Great Glen

LE8 9GD

3 bed
£324k

1 Ashby Rise, Great Glen

LE8 9GB

3 bed1 bath
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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE8 9ST

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 9ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Highbrow, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9ST. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.