12 Southdown Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8HS is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 721 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 £341,198 , which equates to approximately £473 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Nov 2015 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,198, representing a 55.1% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £341,198 is:

  • 15.5% higher than the average property price on Southdown Drive
  • 6.5% higher than the average in the LE4 8HS postcode area
  • and 7.7% 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 12 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£341,198
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£473
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Southdown Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 8HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2015.

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 31 Jan 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 117.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE4 8HS

9 th / 21
Price Rank
7% higher than average
13 th / 19
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
5 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 8HS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 9th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 19 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 13th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£341,198
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
16 Nov 2015
£220,000
Leasehold
+54.9 %
19 Feb 2013
£142,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £302,500
sale date: 17 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2020
rooms: 3
size: 713 sq ft
sale price: £189,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2011
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2008
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 4 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 12 Southdown Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8HS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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