23 Alcester Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £342,244 , which equates to approximately £284 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2013 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,244, representing a 90.1% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £342,244 is:

  • 9.2% lower than the average property price on Alcester Drive
  • 15.1% lower than the average in the LE5 6LB postcode area
  • and 16.1% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 8 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£342,244
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£284
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Alcester Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 May 2025.

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 5 Aug 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very 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 average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 6LB

10 th / 13
Price Rank
15% lower than average
5 th / 12
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 6LB , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£342,244
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+90 %
13 Dec 2013
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2003

Data Sources

The property at 23 Alcester Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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