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159 Shaw Lane

LE67 9PW

MARKFIELD

Current

C

74

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in MARKFIELD, LE67 9PW. The property offers 136m² (1464 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1308, comprising £1042 for heating, £141 for hot water, and £125 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2015 for £168,000.

How Does 159 Shaw Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this MARKFIELD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1308 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 136m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LE67 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs MARKFIELD

This property74
Average61
+21% better
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vs LE67

This property74
Average62
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £441/year more than the MARKFIELD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Jan 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

159 Shaw Lane

LE67 9PW

MARKFIELD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

136.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

4.0 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

165 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Jan 2025

marketed sale

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About MARKFIELD

MARKFIELD is situated in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Properties in MARKFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The LE67 postcode district contains over 22300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£168,000

25 November 2015

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1042.0/yr

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Hot Water

£141.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£125.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayLE67 9TQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

South Charnwood High School

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayLE67 9TB

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Warren Hills Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayLE67 4TA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

The Castle Rock School

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayLE67 4BR

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Broom Leys School

Primary
📍2 miles awayLE67 4DB

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Mercenfeld Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayLE67 9WG

Last inspected: Jun 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Ellistown Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayLE67 1EN

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

The Newbridge School

Secondary
📍2.4 miles awayLE67 3SJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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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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