160 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £292,724 , which equates to approximately £453 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2011 for £148,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,724, representing a 97.8% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,724 is:

  • 12.8% higher than the average property price on Watkin Road
  • 1.2% higher than the average in the LE2 7HW postcode area
  • and 0.7% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 July 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£292,724
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£453
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

160 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jul 2021.

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, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jul 2011, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.12 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 7HW

36 th / 61
Price Rank
1% higher than average
36 th / 61
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
19 th / 61
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 7HW , this house's estimated value ranks 36th out of 61. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 61 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 36th out of 61 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,724
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+98 %
30 Sep 2011
£148,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £124,950
sale date: 24 May 2011
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £148,995
sale date: 26 Nov 2010

Data Sources

The property at 160 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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