141 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8LE is a freehold other property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £257,979 , which equates to approximately £615 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Apr 2017 for £202,000. Since then, the value has increased by £55,979, representing a 27.7% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,979 is:

  • 21.9% lower than the average property price on Colby Drive
  • 24.6% lower than the average in the LE4 8LE postcode area
  • and 23.4% 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 22 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,979
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£615
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

141 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 8LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2018.

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 17 Jan 2017, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50%.

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 very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 8LE

8 th / 11
Price Rank
25% lower than average
5 th / 5
Size Rank
55% smaller than average
1 st / 5
Price Per Sq FT Rank
68% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 8LE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 8th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 5 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 5th out of 5 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,979
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
13 Apr 2017
£202,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2018
rooms: 4
size: 1160 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2010
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 24 May 2019
rooms: 7
size: 2077 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 141 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 8LE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 13 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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