16 Dickens Drive, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 603 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 £271,115 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jul 2012 for £159,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,115, representing a 70.5% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £271,115 is:

  • 18.5% lower than the average property price on Dickens Drive
  • 13.1% lower than the average in the LE13 1HZ postcode area
  • and 5.9% lower than the average price for Melton Mowbray 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 29 June 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£271,115
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Dickens Drive, Melton Mowbray, Melton, Leicestershire, LE13 1HZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jun 2015.

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 7 Sep 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

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 average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE13 1HZ

21 st / 25
Price Rank
13% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
2 nd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
45% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE13 1HZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 21th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 18 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 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£271,115
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
6 Jul 2012
£159,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £251,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at 16 Dickens Drive, Melton Mowbray, Melton, Leicestershire, LE13 1HZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jul 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jun 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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