What type of property is 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ?

2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ last change hands?

2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ last sold for £172,000 in December 2011, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2011 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ?

2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ?

2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ 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.

Where is 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ located?

2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ sits in Bushby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE7 postcode district in Leicestershire.

How safe is the area around 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ?

Police records around 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ is Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School (271m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The City of Leicester College (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Padwell Lane, LE7 9PQ is Dalby Avenue, 310m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Padwell Lane, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9PQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Padwell Lane

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

2 Padwell Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bushby, Leicester, Leicester (LE7 9PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 sits 68.6% above the 2011 sale of £172,000. Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 14 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromG1toE53

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2022from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE53toD63

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Padwell Lane, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Padwell Lane has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Padwell Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£172,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 December 2011Most recent
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE7 9PQ: £175,000 (2018–2005).

Nearby sales in LE7 9PQ

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On the street

Versus other Padwell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Padwell Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,773

Street avg £1,628

Above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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.

Full Leicester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Dalby Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE7 9PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE7 9PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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