20 Locke Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7RZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £254,586 , which equates to approximately £464 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2022 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,586, representing a 13.1% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £254,586 is:

  • 27.9% lower than the average property price on Locke Avenue
  • 19.8% lower than the average in the LE4 7RZ postcode area
  • and 11.9% 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 1 February 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£254,586
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£464
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Locke Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7RZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Feb 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Apr 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 7RZ

11 th / 12
Price Rank
20% lower than average
8 th / 8
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 7RZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 11th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£254,586
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
14 Jan 2022
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2016
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2016
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2010

Data Sources

The property at 20 Locke Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7RZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Feb 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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