What type of property is 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA?

4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA is a detached house.

When did 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA last change hands?

4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA last sold for £254,950 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,995 in December 2015, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2015 and May 2018, 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA rose from £235,995 to £254,950, a change of £18,955. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA?

The current EPC rating for 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA?

4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA located?

4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA sits in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA show an average of 170 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA?

The closest primary school to 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA is Badgerbrook Primary School (436m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Countesthorpe Academy (1.2km).

What transport links are near 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA?

The closest bus stop to 4 Abbott Way, LE8 6RA is Wright Close, 349m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Abbott Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6RA

Estimated value

£313,000

Since the 2018 sale (£254,950)+23%
Against LE8 6RA's recent median (£300,000)+4%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£313,000

Against its 2018 sale (£254,950)+23%
Against LE8 6RA's recent median (£300,000)+4%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 4 Abbott Way is modelled from its 90 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LE8 6RA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
90 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in LE8 6RA
5 sales, median £300,000 (2026–2023)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

7 May 2018Most recent
£254,950
+8.0%over 2 years
18 December 2015
£235,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6RA: £300,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in LE8 6RA

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 4 Abbott Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6RA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 4 Abbott Way

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

4 Abbott Way is a detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6RA). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 is 22.8% above the 2018 sale price.

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2033

6 years remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Abbott Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Abbott Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Abbott Way homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Abbott Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,833

Street avg £2,708

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

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.

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Crime

170/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wright Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Badgerbrook Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Badgerbrook Primary SchoolPrimary436m
Cosby Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Countesthorpe AcademySecondary1.2km
St Peter's Church of England Primary School WhetstonePrimary1.7km

Nearest stops

Wright CloseBus stop349m
Springwell LaneBus stop411m
Charles WayBus stop556m
Otter WayBus stop559m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences807 reports40%
Anti-social Behaviour295 reports14%
Public Order185 reports9%
Criminal Damage & Arson166 reports8%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LE8 6RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 6RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 4 Abbott Way is modelled from its 90 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LE8 6RA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 4 Abbott Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4 Abbott Way was lodged in April 2023 at band C and is valid until April 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 4 Abbott Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LE8 6RA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.

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