126 Howard Road, Leicester, LE2 1XJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 980 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 £262,300 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Sep 2020 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £52,300, representing a 24.9% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,300 is:

  • 30.7% lower than the average property price on Howard Road
  • 14.4% lower than the average in the LE2 1XJ postcode area
  • and 11.0% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 November 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,300
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

126 Howard Road, Leicester, LE2 1XJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Nov 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 20 Jan 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.1%.

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 energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 1XJ

7 th / 18
Price Rank
14% lower than average
5 th / 14
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
9 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 1XJ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,300
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
22 Sep 2020
£210,000
Leasehold
+35 %
24 Jun 2011
£155,500
Leasehold
+8 %
12 May 2005
£144,000
Leasehold
+132.3 %
18 Sep 1998
£62,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1035 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2003
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £75,500
sale date: 17 Sep 1999

Data Sources

The property at 126 Howard Road, Leicester, LE2 1XJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Sep 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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