18 Kensington Drive, Wigston, LE18 1JS is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 850 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 £265,330 , which equates to approximately £312 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2011 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,330, representing a 71.2% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,330 is:

  • 3.4% lower than the average property price on Kensington Drive
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the LE18 1JS postcode area
  • and 4.4% higher than the average price for Wigston 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 18 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,330
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£312
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Kensington Drive, Wigston, Oadby And Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1JS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Nov 2016.

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 21 Apr 2011, and the property received the same rating of F with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 38.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE18 1JS

9 th / 12
Price Rank
2% lower than average
7 th / 11
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
6 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE18 1JS , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,330
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
12 Aug 2011
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 22 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 18 Kensington Drive, Wigston, Oadby And Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1JS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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