17 Hobson Road, Leicester, LE4 2AR is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 710 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 £255,856 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2021 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,856, representing a 16.3% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £255,856 is:

  • 18.3% higher than the average property price on Hobson Road
  • 15.9% higher than the average in the LE4 2AR postcode area
  • and 11.5% 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 26 April 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£255,856
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Hobson Road, Leicester, LE4 2AR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Apr 2017.

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 20 Nov 2008, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 117.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (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 no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 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 LE4 2AR

8 th / 17
Price Rank
16% higher than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 2AR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 8th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£255,856
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
28 Sep 2021
£220,000
Leasehold
+37.5 %
19 Jan 2018
£160,000
Leasehold
+41 %
15 Jan 2010
£113,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2023
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2020
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £33,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2000
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at 17 Hobson Road, Leicester, LE4 2AR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Apr 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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