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6 Wadkins Way, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9NA

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
204 m²
2196 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6 Wadkins Way

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

6 Wadkins Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Bushby, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 9NA). It has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (around 2196 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £697,000 sits 266.8% above the 2003 sale of £190,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 204 m² it's 18.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (172 m² median across 11 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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 3)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jul 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
18%74%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Aug 2019
EPC improved fromD67toC75
Low Energy Lighting
74%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended 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 6 Wadkins Way, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Wadkins Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 6 Wadkins Way, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9NA

3decisions3extensions
  1. May 2004
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Conversion of loft space above garage and erection of single storey rear extension to form conservatory

    Extension
    Reference
    04/00529/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

6 Wadkins Way's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£697,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£190,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2003Most recent

    £190,000

    +17.3%over 4 years

  2. 27 February 1998

    £162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 9NA: £340,000 (2018–2009).

On the street

Versus other Wadkins Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 6 Wadkins Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£931

Street avg £1,750

Strongly below

Floor Area

204 m²

Street avg 187 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Wadkins Way

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

Pick your report · from £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.
£450k

1 Chapel Close, Houghton On The Hill

LE7 9HT

5 bed
£495k

1 Bennion Road, Bushby

LE7 9QF

4 bed
£1.2m

1 Back Lane, Gaulby

LE7 9LP

4 bed3 bath
£519k

1 Chestnut Drive, Bushby

LE7 9RB

3 bed
£462k

1 Charnwood Drive, Thurnby

LE7 9PD

3 bed2 bath
£441k

1 Cedar Cottages, Rolleston Road, Skeffington

LE7 9YD

3 bed
£404k

1 Angus Close, Thurnby

LE7 9QG

3 bed1 bath
£349k

1 Church Street, Billesdon

LE7 9AE

3 bed2 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

191/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Main Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School. 13 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 LE7 9NA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE7 9NA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 9NA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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 6 Wadkins Way, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9NA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.