22 Melrose Street, Leicester, LE4 6FA is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. 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 £252,721 , which equates to approximately £204 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Sep 2015 for £146,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,721, representing a 73.1% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £252,721 is:

  • 12.5% higher than the average property price on Melrose Street
  • 7.3% higher than the average in the LE4 6FA postcode area
  • and 12.5% 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 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£252,721
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£204
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

22 Melrose Street, Leicester, LE4 6FA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Mar 2020.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Mar 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 33.3%.

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 wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% 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)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 6FA

9 th / 15
Price Rank
7% higher than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 6FA , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 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 3rd out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£252,721
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
16 Sep 2015
£146,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £21,500
sale date: 21 Jun 1996
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £277,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £43,000
sale date: 15 Apr 1998

Data Sources

The property at 22 Melrose Street, Leicester, LE4 6FA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Sep 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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