Energy Performance Certificate
4 Dale Close
LE4 3LE
LEICESTER
Current
C
75
Potential
C
77
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in LEICESTER, LE4 3LE. The property offers 118.18m² (1272 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. 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 £684, comprising £433 for heating, £120 for hot water, and £131 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2015 for £317,000.
How Does 4 Dale Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this LEICESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £684 are approximately £1116 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 118.18m² floor area is above the UK average of 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 LE4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs LEICESTER
vs LE4
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £42/year less than the LEICESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 4 Dec 2008
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Property Information
Full Address
4 Dale Close
Birstall
LE4 3LE
LEICESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2003-2006
Floor Area
118.18 m²
8.0 total rooms
8.0 heated
Tenure
rental (private)
Efficiency Score
75 / 100
Potential: 77
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 tonnes/year
26 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
158 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
4 Dec 2008
rental (private)
About LEICESTER
LEICESTER is situated in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Properties in LEICESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £293 below the LEICESTER average, offering good value. The LE4 postcode district contains over 29700 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£317,000
4 February 2015
Type: Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£433.0/yr
Hot Water
£120.0/yr
Lighting
35.0% low energy
£131.0/yr
Save £52/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
The Cedars Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Hallam Fields, Birstall
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Glebelands Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
Rothley Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
The Roundhill Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
22 incidents (33%)
Criminal damage
9 incidents (14%)
Public order
8 incidents (12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7 incidents (11%)
Theft
6 incidents (9%)
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.
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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.