16 Lewis Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5TW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. 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 £253,678 , which equates to approximately £421 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Apr 2014 for £148,250. Since then, the value has increased by £105,428, representing a 71.1% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,678 is:

  • 8.2% lower than the average property price on Lewis Way
  • 6.5% lower than the average in the LE8 5TW postcode area
  • and 19.9% 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 8 January 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
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£253,678
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£421
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Lewis Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5TW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jan 2014.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jul 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 5TW

13 th / 16
Price Rank
6% lower than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
1 st / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5TW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 13th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 13 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 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,678
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
15 Apr 2014
£148,250
Leasehold
+31.2 %
10 Sep 2013
£113,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2017
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 16 Lewis Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5TW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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