17 Buckfast Close, Leicester, LE5 5NP is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £138,746 , which equates to approximately £243 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 May 2016 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £43,746, representing a 46.0% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £138,746 is:

  • 26.4% lower than the average property price on Buckfast Close
  • 28.5% lower than the average in the LE5 5NP postcode area
  • and 52.9% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (3 out of 5 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 September 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£138,746
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£243
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Buckfast Close, Leicester, LE5 5NP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2021.

This property uses electric room 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 Dec 2020, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from no system present: electric heaters assumed to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • 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, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE5 5NP

15 th / 17
Price Rank
28% lower than average
11 th / 13
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 5NP , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 15th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£138,746
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
12 May 2016
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 7 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 566 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 17 Buckfast Close, Leicester, LE5 5NP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 May 2016. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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