16 Westfield Avenue, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PL is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,216 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 £502,590 , which equates to approximately £413 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Aug 2013 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £222,590, representing a 79.5% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £502,590 is:

  • 52.2% higher than the average property price on Westfield Avenue
  • 35.3% higher than the average in the LE8 5PL postcode area
  • and 58.7% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 3 August 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£502,590
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£413
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Westfield Avenue, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Aug 2012.

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 12 Oct 2011. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE8 5PL

2 nd / 18
Price Rank
35% higher than average
4 th / 15
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5PL , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 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 4th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£502,590
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
13 Aug 2013
£280,000
Leasehold
+115.4 %
20 Nov 1998
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £353,500
sale date: 13 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £278,500
sale date: 31 Mar 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1052 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2010

Data Sources

The property at 16 Westfield Avenue, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Aug 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Aug 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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