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Energy Performance Certificate

1 Howlett Road

LE8 8ER

FLECKNEY

Current

B

85

Potential

A

94

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in FLECKNEY, LE8 8ER. The property offers 122m² (1313 sq ft) of spacious living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (94/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £449, comprising £280 for heating, £82 for hot water, and £87 for lighting. The property produces 1.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2022 for £410,000.

How Does 1 Howlett Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this FLECKNEY property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £449 are approximately £1351 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 122m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.7 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LE8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs FLECKNEY

This property85
Average71
+20% better
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vs LE8

This property85
Average63
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £65/year less than the FLECKNEY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(94 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Oct 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

1 Howlett Road

LE8 8ER

FLECKNEY

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

122.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 94

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CO₂ Emissions

1.7 tonnes/year

14 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

81 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Oct 2021

new dwelling

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About FLECKNEY

FLECKNEY is situated in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Properties in FLECKNEY have an average EPC rating of C (score 71/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £234 below the FLECKNEY average, offering good value. The LE8 postcode district contains over 13300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£410,000

4 February 2022

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler & underfloor, mains gas

£280.0/yr

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Hot Water

£82.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£87.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler & underfloor, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Fleckney Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLE8 8BE

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayLE8 0NH
?Not yet rated

Kibworth Mead Academy

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayLE8 0LG

Last inspected: May 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayLE18 3TD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Arnesby Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayLE8 5WG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayLE8 9EQ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayLE18 2QU

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Beauchamp College

Secondary
📍3.8 miles awayLE2 5TP

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Very Low Crime18 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

7 incidents (39%)

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Anti-social behaviour

5 incidents (28%)

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Burglary

2 incidents (11%)

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Other crime

2 incidents (11%)

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Drugs

1 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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