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Energy Performance Certificate

98, St. Denys Road

LE5 6FF

LEICESTER

Current

D

61

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LEICESTER, LE5 6FF. The property offers 62.02m² (668 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £703, comprising £373 for heating, £278 for hot water, and £52 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 98, St. Denys Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this LEICESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £703 are approximately £1097 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LE5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs LEICESTER

This property61
Average61
At average
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vs LE5

This property61
Average59
+3% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £23/year less than the LEICESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Aug 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

98, St. Denys Road

LE5 6FF

LEICESTER

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

62.02

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 77

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

59 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

353 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Aug 2009

marketed sale

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About LEICESTER

LEICESTER is situated in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Properties in LEICESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £353 below the LEICESTER average, offering good value. The LE5 postcode district contains over 24500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LEICESTER area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£373.0/yr

Save £53/yr

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Hot Water

£278.0/yr

Save £182/yr

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Lighting

33.0% low energy

£52.0/yr

Save £21/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Whitehall Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLE5 6GJ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Krishna Avanti Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLE5 6HN

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayLE5 6HN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Linden Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLE5 6AD

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Judgemeadow Community College

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayLE5 6HP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

The City of Leicester College

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayLE5 6LN
?Not yet rated

Crown Hills Community College

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayLE5 5FT

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Mayflower Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLE5 5PH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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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Area Safety

Above Average131 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

63 incidents (48%)

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Anti-social behaviour

14 incidents (11%)

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Public order

13 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

10 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (7%)

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

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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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