120 Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 0QS is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,227 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 £517,156 , which equates to approximately £421 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2016 for £320,000. Since then, the value has increased by £197,156, representing a 61.6% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £517,156 is:

  • 15.2% higher than the average property price on Westcotes Drive
  • 17.1% higher than the average in the LE3 0QS postcode area
  • and 79.0% 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 23 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£517,156
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£421
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

120 Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 0QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Feb 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Apr 2009, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 54.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LE3 0QS

4 th / 20
Price Rank
17% higher than average
11 th / 14
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 0QS , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd 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 11th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£517,156
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
30 Sep 2016
£320,000
Leasehold
+16.4 %
11 Dec 2009
£275,000
Leasehold
+22.2 %
12 Sep 2003
£225,000
Leasehold
+87.5 %
16 Aug 2000
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1385 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2004

Data Sources

The property at 120 Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 0QS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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