18 The Portwey, Leicester, LE5 0PS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 936 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 £176,320 , which equates to approximately £188 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jan 2020 for £136,500. Since then, the value has increased by £39,820, representing a 29.2% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £176,320 is:

  • 28.6% lower than the average property price on The Portwey
  • 32.1% lower than the average in the LE5 0PS postcode area
  • and 40.2% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 25 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£176,320
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£188
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 The Portwey, Leicester, LE5 0PS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Oct 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 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 0PS

5 th / 12
Price Rank
32% lower than average
4 th / 11
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
8 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 0PS , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 11 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 4th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£176,320
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
17 Jan 2020
£136,500
Leasehold
0 %
3 Feb 2012
£136,500
Leasehold
+13.8 %
28 Apr 2010
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £264,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2022
rooms: 5
size: 989 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £244,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 961 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 9 May 2014
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2013

Data Sources

The property at 18 The Portwey, Leicester, LE5 0PS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jan 2020. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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