1 Willoughby Gardens, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3GZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £185,841 , which equates to approximately £266 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Mar 2022 for £172,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,841, representing a 8.0% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,841 is:

  • 6.7% lower than the average property price on Willoughby Gardens
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the LE3 3GZ postcode area
  • and 44.8% lower 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 27 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£185,841
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£266
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Willoughby Gardens, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3GZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Oct 2023.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Nov 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to A, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Very Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 3GZ

16 th / 16
Price Rank
2% lower than average
2 nd / 13
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3GZ , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£185,841
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
4 Mar 2022
£172,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2015
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £118,500
sale date: 6 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 694 sq ft
sale price: £111,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2010
rooms: 3
size: 597 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2005

Data Sources

The property at 1 Willoughby Gardens, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3GZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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