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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

57 Rowley Fields Avenue

LE3 2ES

LEICESTER

Current

F

32

Potential

B

84

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,062

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£689

potential per year

This property costs approximately £262 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,373 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,373 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
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Current Costs
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
2
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£11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in LEICESTER, LE3 2ES. The property offers 108m² (1163 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £2062, comprising £1436 for heating, £482 for hot water, and £144 for lighting. The property produces 9.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2023 for £337,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(32 points)

Achievable Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Sept 2022

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

36.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

57 Rowley Fields Avenue

LE3 2ES

LEICESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

108.0

8.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.8 tonnes/year

90 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

513 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LEICESTER

LEICESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LE3) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1436 /yr

Save £908/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£482 /yr

Save £409/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

36.0% low energy

£144 /yr

Save £56/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to B could add significant value.

£337,000

T

Oct 2023

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Caldecote Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLE3 1FF

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Folville Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLE3 1EE

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Granby Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLE2 8LP

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Ravenhurst Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLE3 2PS
?Not yet rated

Fullhurst Community College

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayLE3 1AH

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Imperial Avenue Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLE3 1AH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Montrose School

Primary
📍1 miles awayLE2 8TN

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayLE3 2WF

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

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
⬇️

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime345 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

124 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

49 incidents (14%)

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Criminal damage

31 incidents (9%)

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Public order

27 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

25 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

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

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.