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1 Chestnut Drive, Stretton Hall, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4QX

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
334 m²
3595 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Chestnut Drive

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

1 Chestnut Drive is a six-bedroom detached house in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 4QX). It has a recorded floor area of 334 m² (around 3595 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory and a self-contained annexe.

At 334 m² the property is well over the postcode median (215 m² across 44 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£424/sq ft) was about 105.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £1,525,000 in September 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached
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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 Chestnut Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD67toE50
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2021from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromE50toC75
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from Oct 2021
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m² and 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 1 Chestnut Drive, Stretton Hall, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Chestnut Drive, Stretton Hall, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4QX

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  1. Nov 2004
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of wall and railings and creation of new access

    Reference
    04/01495/FUL
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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.

1 Chestnut Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£1,514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,525,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 September 2024Most recent

    £1,525,000

    +193.3%over 24 years

  2. 1 February 2000

    £520,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 4QX: £975,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Drive homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Chestnut Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,566

Street avg £2,944

Strongly above

Floor Area

334 m²

Street avg 226 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chestnut Drive

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.
£480k

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£594k

1 Cottesmore Avenue, Oadby

LE2 4SX

4 bed
£1.1m

1 Blackthorn Lane, Oadby

LE2 4FA

£427k

1 Berkeley Close, Oadby

LE2 4SZ

4 bed1 bath
£426k

1 Cooper Gardens, Oadby

LE2 4TX

4 bed3 bath
£398k

1 Brookside Drive, Oadby

LE2 4PB

4 bed
£378k

1 Bollington Road, Oadby

LE2 4ND

4 bed2 bath
£374k

1 Derwent Walk, Oadby

LE2 4JB

4 bed2 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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Beaufort Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Woodland Grange Primary School. 8 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 4QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE2 4QX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

40.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 4QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.0dB

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 Chestnut Drive, Stretton Hall, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4QX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.