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Mill House, Lutterworth Road

LE8 5UT

LEICESTER

Current

F

34

Potential

E

40

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,738

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,554

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £184 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in LEICESTER, LE8 5UT. The property offers 107.8m² (1160 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (40/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1738, comprising £1383 for heating, £238 for hot water, and £117 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

E(40 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Dec 2010

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Warm air, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Mill House

Lutterworth Road

LE8 5UT

LEICESTER

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

107.8

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

88 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

419 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LEICESTER

LEICESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LE8) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Warm air, oil

£1383 /yr

Save £128/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£238 /yr

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy

£117 /yr

Save £56/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Arnesby Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayLE8 5WG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayLE18 3TD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Fleckney Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayLE8 8BE

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Greenfield Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayLE8 5SG

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayLE18 2QU

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Countesthorpe Academy

Secondary
📍3.5 miles awayLE8 5PR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayLE17 5LU

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Little Hill Primary

Primary
📍4 miles awayLE18 2GZ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 161 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:161 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:24 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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 Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

1 incidents (100%)

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

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

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

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