158 Wicklow Drive, Leicester, LE5 4RD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 969 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 £250,189 , which equates to approximately £258 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2016 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £95,189, representing a 61.4% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £250,189 is:

  • 0.6% higher than the average property price on Wicklow Drive
  • 9.9% lower than the average in the LE5 4RD postcode area
  • and 15.1% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 9 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£250,189
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£258
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

158 Wicklow Drive, Leicester, LE5 4RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Mar 2022.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Dec 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 103.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE5 4RD

31 st / 40
Price Rank
10% lower than average
7 th / 24
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
23 rd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 4RD , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 24 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 7th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£250,189
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
24 May 2016
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £287,500
sale date: 26 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2014
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2005

Data Sources

The property at 158 Wicklow Drive, Leicester, LE5 4RD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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