What kind of home is 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF?

8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF?

8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF use?

The latest EPC at 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF?

8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF in?

8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF sits in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester. It falls within the LE8 postcode district in Leicestershire.

Is 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF 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.

How well connected is 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Oaks Road, LE8 9EF is Village Hall, 220m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Oaks Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9EF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Oaks Road

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

8 Oaks Road is a semi-detached house in Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester (LE8 9EF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Oaks Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Oaks Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 Oaks Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 9EF: £255,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LE8 9EF

On the street

Versus other Oaks Road homes

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

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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.

£240k

1 Edgehill Close, Great Glen

LE8 9FY

3 bed

£198k

1 Cromwell Road, Great Glen

LE8 9GU

£259k

1 Cherry Grove, Great Glen

LE8 9ES

3 bed1 bath

£267k

1 Acorn Lane, Great Glen

LE8 9HR

£272k

1 Cricks Retreat, Great Glen

LE8 9FF

2 bed1 bath

£182k

1 Glen View Avenue, Great Glen

LE8 9HQ

£289k

1 Grange Close, Great Glen

LE8 9GD

3 bed

£324k

1 Ashby Rise, Great Glen

LE8 9GB

3 bed1 bath

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.

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

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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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 9EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LE8 9EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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