What kind of home is 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE?

2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE?

2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE?

2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE in?

2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE sits in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE2 postcode district in Leicestershire.

What is crime like near 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE?

Police records around 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE?

The closest primary school to 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE is Brocks Hill Primary School (493m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gartree High School (474m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Briar Walk, LE2 5UE is High Leys Drive, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Briar Walk, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5UE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a semi-detached house in Oadby, Leicester, Leicester (LE2 5UE). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

2a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromF38toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

18%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended 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 2a, Briar Walk, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE2 5UE: £388,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LE2 5UE

On the street

Versus other Briar Walk homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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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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£315k

1 Cartwright Drive, Oadby

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£300k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Oadby

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1 Badgers Holt, Oadby

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3 bed2 bath

£457k

1 Ashton Close, Oadby

LE2 5WH

4 bed1 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

0.1 km

High Leys Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gartree High School. 17 schools nearby.

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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 5UE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE2 5UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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