17 Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1FE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 936 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 £288,651 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Sep 2024 for £291,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £2,349, representing a 0.8% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £288,651 is:

  • 7.5% higher than the average property price on Chestnut Avenue
  • 5.7% higher than the average in the LE5 1FE postcode area
  • and 2.1% 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 30 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£288,651
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1FE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jun 2023.

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 25 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 47.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • 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 wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
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)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 1FE

6 th / 13
Price Rank
6% higher than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
5 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 1FE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£288,651
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
4 Sep 2024
£291,000
Leasehold
+123.8 %
27 May 2010
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £203,500
sale date: 24 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2020
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2009

Data Sources

The property at 17 Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1FE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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