20 Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,238 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 £388,628 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 2015 for £221,000. Since then, the value has increased by £167,628, representing a 75.8% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £388,628 is:

  • 1.9% lower than the average property price on Downing Drive
  • 4.7% lower than the average in the LE5 6PB postcode area
  • and 31.8% higher 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 28 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£388,628
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2015.

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 29 Jan 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.2%.

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, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% 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
Average
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE5 6PB

10 th / 13
Price Rank
5% lower than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 6PB , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 9 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 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£388,628
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
8 May 2015
£221,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1269 sq ft
sale price: £231,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2010
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 20 Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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