20 King Street, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LS is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. 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 £226,988 , which equates to approximately £264 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jun 2023 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,988, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £226,988 is:

  • 12.9% higher than the average property price on King Street
  • 3.0% higher than the average in the LE8 6LS postcode area
  • and 32.6% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 3 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£226,988
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£264
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 King Street, Whetstone, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 6LS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2017.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jan 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 6LS

11 th / 15
Price Rank
3% higher than average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 6LS , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 5th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£226,988
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
28 Jun 2023
£220,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2015
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £58,500
sale date: 11 May 2001
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2023

Data Sources

The property at 20 King Street, Whetstone, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 6LS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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