21 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PD is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 883 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 £309,165 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2014 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,165, representing a 67.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,165 is:

  • 25.4% lower than the average property price on Cosby Road
  • 28.6% lower than the average in the LE8 5PD postcode area
  • and 8.2% 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 29 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£309,165
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 2019.

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 3 Jun 2014, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 630%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE8 5PD

20 th / 27
Price Rank
29% lower than average
23 rd / 24
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
13 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5PD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 20th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,165
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
24 Jul 2014
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2016
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2013
rooms: 4
size: 988 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 8 Jul 2009

Data Sources

The property at 21 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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