1 New Street, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5RA is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,313 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £406,525 , which equates to approximately £310 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2002 for £132,500. Since then, the value has increased by £274,025, representing a 206.8% increase, or approximately 8.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £406,525 is:

  • 79.2% higher than the average property price on New Street
  • 9.2% higher than the average in the LE8 5RA postcode area
  • and 20.7% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 20 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£406,525
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£310
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 New Street, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 2023.

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 29 Apr 2017. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.6%.

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 average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 5RA

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
9% higher than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5RA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£406,525
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+207 %
31 Jan 2002
£132,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £309,950
sale date: 1 Dec 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1268 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2015
rooms: 4
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £237,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 1 New Street, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5RA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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