18 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 814 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 £228,348 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2019 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,348, representing a 26.9% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £228,348 is:

  • 16.4% lower than the average property price on Kensington Close
  • 8.5% lower than the average in the LE2 9UD postcode area
  • and 32.2% 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 12 August 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
814 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£228,348
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE2 9UD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2011.

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 15 Jun 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.5%.

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 changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE2 9UD

7 th / 12
Price Rank
9% lower than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
4 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in LE2 9UD , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£228,348
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
6 Dec 2019
£180,000
Leasehold
+22.9 %
30 Jan 2015
£146,500
Leasehold
+17.2 %
26 Oct 2012
£125,000
Leasehold
-4.6 %
11 Dec 2009
£131,000
Leasehold
+111.3 %
11 Feb 2000
£62,000
Leasehold
+37.8 %
13 Apr 1995
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 932 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £151,011
sale date: 12 Mar 2015
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2014

Data Sources

The property at 18 Kensington Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UD appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Dec 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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