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Weirbrook Meadow, Babelake Street

LE65 1WD

LEICESTERSHIRE

Current

B

86

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 1WD. The property offers 251m² (2702 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £1079, comprising £770 for heating, £185 for hot water, and £124 for lighting. The property produces 1.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Weirbrook Meadow Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this LEICESTERSHIRE property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1079 are approximately £721 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 251m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.9 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 LE65 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs LEICESTERSHIRE

This property86
Average77
+12% better
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vs LE65

This property86
Average65
+32% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £551/year more than the LEICESTERSHIRE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

Based on assessment dated 10 Jun 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

Weirbrook Meadow

Babelake Street

Packington

LE65 1WD

LEICESTERSHIRE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

251.0

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

86 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

1.9 tonnes/year

7 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

27 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Jun 2021

new dwelling

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About LEICESTERSHIRE

LEICESTERSHIRE is situated in Leicestershire, East Midlands. Properties in LEICESTERSHIRE have an average EPC rating of C (score 77/100). Heating costs are £242 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The LE65 postcode district contains over 6300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler & underfloor, LPG

£770.0/yr

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Hot Water

£185/yr

Save £82/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£124.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler & underfloor, LPG

Poor

Main Fuel

Gas: bulk LPG

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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

Packington Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayLE65 1WL

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Ashby Willesley Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayLE65 2QG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Ashby Hill Top Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayLE65 2NF

Last inspected: Apr 2013

Outstanding

Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayLE65 2LL

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Ashby School

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayLE65 1DT
?Not yet rated

Ivanhoe School

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayLE65 1HX

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍2 miles awayDE12 7LQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Ashby Hastings Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayLE65 2AX
?Not yet rated

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: 475 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:475 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:190 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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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.

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