1 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3JD is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £252,608 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Dec 2022 for £260,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £7,392, representing a 2.8% decrease, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £252,608 is:

  • 1.4% higher than the average property price on Kings Drive
  • 5.4% lower than the average in the LE3 3JD postcode area
  • and 25.0% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£252,608
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 2022.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Apr 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 84.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 3JD

8 th / 21
Price Rank
5% lower than average
5 th / 14
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3JD , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£252,608
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
2 Dec 2022
£260,000
Leasehold
-11.9 %
19 Aug 2022
£295,000
Leasehold
+47.5 %
12 May 2017
£200,000
Leasehold
+17.6 %
29 Jan 2016
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 1 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3JD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Dec 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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