15 Cherry Tree Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,119 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 £281,389 , which equates to approximately £251 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 2014 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £111,389, representing a 65.5% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,389 is:

  • 1.5% higher than the average property price on Cherry Tree Close
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the LE8 5PQ postcode area
  • and 11.1% 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 19 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,389
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£251
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Cherry Tree Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 May 2014.

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 16 Feb 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LE8 5PQ

5 th / 13
Price Rank
2% lower than average
3 rd / 9
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5PQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,389
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
11 Sep 2014
£170,000
Leasehold
+1.8 %
1 Jun 2012
£167,000
Leasehold
+33.6 %
20 Feb 2004
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £269,950
sale date: 29 Mar 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 15 Cherry Tree Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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