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12 Charles Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WA

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Charles Way

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

12 Charles Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6WA). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since December 1997, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £362,000 sits 364.1% above the 1997 sale of £78,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£54/sq ft) was about 70.6% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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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.

12 Charles Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Charles Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Charles Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WA

0decisions1extensions2nearby
  1. Mar 2003
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension to form conservatory

    Extension
    Reference
    03/0183/1/PY
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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.

Latest sale on 12 Charles Way was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1997)

£78,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 December 1997Most recent

    £78,000

    +4.7%over 2 years

  2. 28 September 1995

    £74,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LE8 6WA: £327,500 (2023–2007).

On the street

Versus other Charles Way homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£582

Street avg £3,122

Strongly below

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Charles Way

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£361k

1 Badger Drive, Whetstone

LE8 6ZW

4 bed
£548k

1 Church Farm Lane, Willoughby Waterleys

LE8 6UD

4 bed2 bath
£549k

1 Beaver Close, Whetstone

LE8 6ZX

4 bed3 bath
£360k

1 Charlton Close, Whetstone

LE8 6ET

3 bed
£270k

1 Biggs Close, Whetstone

LE8 6WG

3 bed
£268k

1 Cemetery Road, Whetstone

LE8 6LL

2 bed
£220k

1 Buxton Close, Whetstone

LE8 6NT

2 bed
£350k

1 Cheer Close, Whetstone

LE8 6ZB

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Charles Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Badgerbrook Primary School. 9 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 LE8 6WA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LE8 6WA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 6WA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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