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26 Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicester, LE7 4YJ

Extendable5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
298 m²
3208 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Gaddesby Lane

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

26 Gaddesby Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Rearsby, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 4YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 298 m² (around 3208 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 298 m² the property is well over the postcode median (228 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £1,007,000 sits 76.7% above the 2016 sale of £570,000. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in February 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

26 Gaddesby Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromF31toC69
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicester, LE7 4YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Gaddesby Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Jul 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey front and side extensions and single-storey extensions to front and rear of the dwelling.

    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    P/16/0906/2
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2007
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Cutting down of one Ash tree.

    Council
    South
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    P/07/3058/2
    View planning record
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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.

26 Gaddesby Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,007,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£570,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 February 2016Most recent

    £570,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 4YJ: £857,500 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Gaddesby Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Gaddesby Lane outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,913

Street avg £2,484

Below

Floor Area

298 m²

Street avg 230 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par
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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Wheel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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The full 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 LE7 4YJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE7 4YJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 4YJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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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