127 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4WF is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 850 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 £317,306 , which equates to approximately £373 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jun 2021 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,306, representing a 17.5% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £317,306 is:

  • 21.3% higher than the average property price on Dorset Avenue
  • 12.3% higher than the average in the LE18 4WF postcode area
  • and 24.8% higher than the average price for Wigston 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 3 January 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£317,306
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£373
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

127 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, Oadby And Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jan 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE18 4WF

2 nd / 13
Price Rank
12% higher than average
8 th / 8
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE18 4WF , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 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 8th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£317,306
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
11 Jun 2021
£270,000
Leasehold
+8.4 %
30 Mar 2021
£249,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 760 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2010

Data Sources

The property at 127 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4WF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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