What type of property is 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL?

12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL last change hands?

12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL last sold for £340,950 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL?

12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LE5 1WL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL?

12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL is in council tax band E.

Where is 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL located?

12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL sits in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE5 postcode district.

Is 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL show an average of 412 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL?

The closest primary school to 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL is Kestrel Mead Primary Academy (393m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orchard Mead Academy (403m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL?

The closest bus stop to 12 Barlow Road, LE5 1WL is Barry Road, 379m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Barlow Road, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1WL

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Barlow Road

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

12 Barlow Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1WL). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. On the market in May 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £505,000 is 48.1% above the 2016 sale price.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Notable viewsYes

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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.

12 Barlow Road sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2016

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Barlow Road, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1WL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Barlow Road 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.

Current estimate

£505,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£340,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 May 2016Most recent
£340,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE5 1WL: £570,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in LE5 1WL

On the street

Versus other Barlow Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Barlow Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,351

Street avg £2,558

Below

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 171 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above

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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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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

412/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Barry Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kestrel Mead Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE5 1WL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE5 1WL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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