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8 Charles Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WA

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
160 m²
1722 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 87
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Charles Way

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

8 Charles Way is a detached house in Whetstone, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 6WA). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 160 m² it's 28.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (124 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

8 Charles Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B87
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromD59toB87
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Charles Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Charles Way has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Charles Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£500,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

8 Charles Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

87 (B)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Charles Way

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£501k

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1 Beaver Close, Whetstone

LE8 6ZX

4 bed3 bath
£541k

1 Church Farm Lane, Willoughby Waterleys

LE8 6UD

4 bed2 bath
£544k

1 Barley Close, Whetstone

LE8 6PF

£431k

1 Bodicoat Close, Whetstone

LE8 6ZN

£426k

1 Cambridge Road, Whetstone

LE8 6LH

£621k

1 Beacon Close, Whetstone

LE8 6PG

£395k

1 Abbott Way, Whetstone

LE8 6RA

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

0.1 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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Charles Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6WA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.