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Energy Performance Certificate

Red Kite House, 40 Wakerley Road

LE15 8EP

OAKHAM

Current

C

73

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in OAKHAM, LE15 8EP. The property offers 361.45m² (3891 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1870, comprising £1548 for heating, £188 for hot water, and £134 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does Red Kite House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this OAKHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1870 are close to the UK average. At 361.45m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.4 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LE15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs OAKHAM

This property73
Average61
+20% better
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vs LE15

This property73
Average60
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £895/year more than the OAKHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 Feb 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

Red Kite House

40 Wakerley Road

Barrowden

LE15 8EP

OAKHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

361.45

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 73

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CO₂ Emissions

7.4 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

115 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Feb 2012

new dwelling

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About OAKHAM

OAKHAM is situated in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Properties in OAKHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £573 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The LE15 postcode district contains over 11700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£1548.0/yr

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Hot Water

£188.0/yr

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Lighting

15.0% low energy

£134.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m?K

Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayLE15 8JR

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Ketton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayPE9 3TE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Edith Weston Academy

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayLE15 8HQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayPE8 6XS

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Gretton Primary Academy

Primary
📍5 miles awayNN17 3DB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Uppingham Community College

Secondary
📍5.2 miles awayLE15 9TJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Empingham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍5.3 miles awayLE15 8PQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Uppingham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍5.4 miles awayLE15 9RT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

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: 226 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:226 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:34 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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