What kind of home is 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN?

1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN sell for?

1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN last sold for £290,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £160,000 in January 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 2006 and September 2023, 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN rose from £160,000 to £290,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN?

1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft). That makes it about 50% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE2 5HN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN use?

The latest EPC at 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN?

1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN in?

1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN sits in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN?

Police records around 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN show an average of 910 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN?

The closest primary school to 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN is Langmoor Primary School Oadby (207m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gartree High School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cartwright Drive, LE2 5HN is Cartwright Drive, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cartwright Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5HN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 20 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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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

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 September 2032

5 years remaining

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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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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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

£306,000

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

28 September 2023Most recent
£290,000
+45.4%over 4 years
8 August 2019
£199,500
+24.7%over 13 years
16 January 2006
£160,000

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

Nearby sales in LE2 5HN

On the street

Versus other Cartwright Drive homes

Four headline reads against 20 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 102 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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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

910/mo

Falling 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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