18 Blacksmith Place, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1US is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 861 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 £281,421 , which equates to approximately £327 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2004 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,421, representing a 108.5% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,421 is:

  • 3.8% lower than the average property price on Blacksmith Place
  • 1.0% lower than the average in the LE5 1US postcode area
  • and 4.6% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 May 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Maisonette
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,421
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£327
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Blacksmith Place, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1US has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 May 2022.

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, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Apr 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 1US

10 th / 11
Price Rank
1% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
7 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 1US , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 10th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,421
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+108 %
21 May 2004
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £146,500
sale date: 23 Sep 2004
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 22 May 2009
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2023
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2007
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 27 May 2004

Data Sources

The property at 18 Blacksmith Place, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1US appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 May 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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