What type of property is 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX?

12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX last change hands?

12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX last sold for £170,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX?

12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LE8 5WX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX?

12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX located?

12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX sits in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX 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.

Which schools serve 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX?

The closest primary school to 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX is Greenfield Primary School (617m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Fair Isle Way, LE8 5WX is Scotland Way, 239m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Fair Isle Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5WX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Fair Isle Way

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

12 Fair Isle Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 5WX). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 sits 70.6% above the 2012 sale of £170,000. At 98 m² it's 27.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 4 EPCs). On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Nov 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2013

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE53toD55

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

19%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Fair Isle Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5WX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Fair Isle Way has no planning applications on 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.

12 Fair Isle Way 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 (2012)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2012Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 5WX: £198,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in LE8 5WX

On the street

Versus other Fair Isle Way homes

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

Price per m² for 12 Fair Isle Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,735

Street avg £2,486

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below

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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

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Full Leicester report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Scotland Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Greenfield Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 5WX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 5WX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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