16 Westmeath Avenue, Leicester, LE5 6SR is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 893 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 £308,013 , which equates to approximately £345 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jun 2014 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £133,013, representing a 76.0% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £308,013 is:

  • 4.4% lower than the average property price on Westmeath Avenue
  • 12.3% lower than the average in the LE5 6SR postcode area
  • and 4.5% 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 28 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE5 6SR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£308,013
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£345
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Westmeath Avenue, Leicester, LE5 6SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Oct 2016.

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 15 Aug 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% 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, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE5 6SR

7 th / 14
Price Rank
12% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 6SR , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 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 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£308,013
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
20 Jun 2014
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £272,500
sale date: 10 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 16 Westmeath Avenue, Leicester, LE5 6SR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Jun 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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