17 Thorpewell, Leicester, LE5 4NU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £186,182 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 May 2002 for £50,000. Since then, the value has increased by £136,182, representing a 272.4% increase, or approximately 11.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £186,182 is:

  • 26.4% lower than the average property price on Thorpewell
  • 26.0% lower than the average in the LE5 4NU postcode area
  • and 35.6% 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 rented both times. 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 24 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£186,182
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Thorpewell, Leicester, LE5 4NU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 2023.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Feb 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 4NU

23 rd / 25
Price Rank
26% lower than average
11 th / 17
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
16 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 4NU , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 17 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 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£186,182
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+272 %
15 May 2002
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 14 May 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2006
rooms: 3
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £24,640
sale date: 15 Apr 2002

Data Sources

The property at 17 Thorpewell, Leicester, LE5 4NU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 May 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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