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1 Cartwright Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5HN

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
143 m²
1539 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Cartwright Drive

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

1 Cartwright Drive is a semi-detached house in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 5HN). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 143 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 59.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £290,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromD55toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cartwright Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cartwright Drive has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Cartwright Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£290,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2023Most recent

    £290,000

    +45.4%over 4 years

  2. 8 August 2019

    £199,500

    +24.7%over 13 years

  3. 16 January 2006

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 5HN: £247,500 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cartwright Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Cartwright Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,028

Street avg £1,756

Above

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Cartwright Drive

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

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.
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LE2 5JH

2 bed1 bath
£278k

1 Church Street, Oadby

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3 bed
£276k

1 Brambling Way, Oadby

LE2 5PB

£270k

1 Brampton Way, Oadby

LE2 5FA

2 bed1 bath
£376k

1 Belper Close, Oadby

LE2 5WB

3 bed1 bath
£396k

1 Barnet Close, Oadby

LE2 5WA

4 bed2 bath
£399k

1 Briar Walk, Oadby

LE2 5UE

3 bed
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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cartwright Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Langmoor Primary School Oadby. 22 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 5HN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE2 5HN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 5HN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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 Cartwright Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5HN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.