218 Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 5GP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 872 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 £160,225 , which equates to approximately £184 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Aug 2001 for £37,000. Since then, the value has increased by £123,225, representing a 333.0% increase, or approximately 13.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £160,225 is:

  • 29.3% lower than the average property price on Mere Road
  • 14.1% lower than the average in the LE5 5GP postcode area
  • and 45.7% 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 16 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£160,225
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£184
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

218 Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 5GP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2024.

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 28 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 5GP

10 th / 17
Price Rank
14% lower than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 5GP , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 14 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 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£160,225
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+333 %
13 Aug 2001
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £120,500
sale date: 13 May 2016
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2016
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £119,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2014
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £93,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2010
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2008

Data Sources

The property at 218 Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 5GP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 13 Aug 2001. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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