What kind of home is 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ?

15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ sell for?

15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ last sold for £180,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,000 in November 2012, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and May 2016, 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ rose from £152,000 to £180,000, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ?

The current EPC rating for 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ?

15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 4AJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ use?

The latest EPC at 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ?

15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ in?

15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ sits in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ?

The closest primary school to 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School (526m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Hawthorn Drive, LE8 4AJ is Ripon Drive, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Hawthorn Drive, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4AJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Hawthorn Drive

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

15 Hawthorn Drive is a semi-detached house in Blaby, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 sits 60.6% above the 2016 sale of £180,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (May 2016). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Hawthorn Drive, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 15 Hawthorn Drive, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4AJ

0decisions1extensions3nearby

Feb 2004
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Two storey front extension, canopy to front elevation and single storey front/side extension.
Extension
Reference
04/0016/1/PX
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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.

15 Hawthorn Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2016Most recent
£180,000
+18.4%over 3 years
30 November 2012
£152,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 4AJ: £260,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in LE8 4AJ

On the street

Versus other Hawthorn Drive homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15 Hawthorn Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,935

Street avg £2,404

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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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

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ripon Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 4AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 4AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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Common questions

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