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4 Cranborne Gardens, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4EZ

EPC BExtendable5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
284 m²
3057 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 88
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 4 Cranborne Gardens

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

4 Cranborne Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 4EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 284 m² (around 3057 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 284 m² the property is well over the postcode median (195 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £720,000 — fresh data. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2019–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,014,000 is 40.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 25.1% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

4 Cranborne Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B88
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jul 2018
EPC improved fromC69toB88
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Cranborne Gardens, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4 Cranborne Gardens was refused — worth checking the council file.

5 applications on record at 4 Cranborne Gardens, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4EZ

4decisions2extensions28documents4nearby
  1. Nov 2022
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side, single storey side and rear extensions, porch to front

    Extension
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    22/00336/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 28 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Cranborne Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,014,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£720,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 February 2025Most recent

    £720,000

    +21.0%over 5 years
  2. 26 November 2019

    £595,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 4EZ: £725,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cranborne Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Cranborne Gardens outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,535

Street avg £3,439

Strongly below

Floor Area

284 m²

Street avg 187 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Cranborne Gardens

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

910/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

University Sports Ground — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Brookside Primary School. 27 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 LE2 4EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE2 4EZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 4EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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 4 Cranborne Gardens, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4EZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.