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Energy Performance Certificate

126 Danvers Road

LE3 2AB

Leicester

Current

A

96

Potential

A

96

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached bungalow is located in Leicester, LE3 2AB. The property offers 92m² (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (96/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £509, comprising £258 for heating, £188 for hot water, and £63 for lighting. The property produces 0.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 126 Danvers Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 96/100, this Leicester property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £509 are approximately £1291 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 92m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.3 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LE3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property96
Average60
+60% better
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vs Leicester

This property96
Average77
+25% better
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vs LE3

This property96
Average58
+66% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 96/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £51/year more than the Leicester average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Current
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

A(96 points)

Potential Rating

A(96 points)

Based on assessment dated 13 Jun 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

126 Danvers Road

LE3 2AB

Leicester

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2025

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Floor Area

92.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

96 / 100

Potential: 96

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CO₂ Emissions

0.3 tonnes/year

3 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

21 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Jun 2025

new dwelling

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About Leicester

Leicester is situated in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Properties in Leicester have an average EPC rating of C (score 77/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The LE3 postcode district contains over 35200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£258.0/yr

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Hot Water

£188.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£63.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Fullhurst Community College

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayLE3 1AH

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Imperial Avenue Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLE3 1AH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Shaftesbury Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLE3 0QE

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Hazel Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLE2 7JN

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Folville Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLE3 1EE

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLE3 5PA

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Knighton Mead Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayLE2 6LG

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Brook Mead Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayLE3 5QS
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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