23 Wheatlands Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5RT is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 420 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 £241,140 , which equates to approximately £574 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jan 2021 for £202,500. Since then, the value has increased by £38,640, representing a 19.1% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £241,140 is:

  • 13.8% lower than the average property price on Wheatlands Drive
  • 17.8% lower than the average in the LE8 5RT postcode area
  • and 23.8% 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 27 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£241,140
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£574
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23 Wheatlands Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5RT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jul 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Oct 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 5RT

14 th / 25
Price Rank
18% lower than average
19 th / 19
Size Rank
51% smaller than average
1 st / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
66% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5RT , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 19 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 19th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£241,140
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
22 Jan 2021
£202,500
Leasehold
+30.6 %
6 Jan 2014
£155,000
Leasehold
+1.3 %
10 Dec 2010
£153,000
Leasehold
+7 %
21 Apr 2006
£143,000
Leasehold
+7.1 %
10 Oct 2003
£133,500
Leasehold
+85.4 %
12 Jan 2001
£72,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £278,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2025
rooms: 8
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2020
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 23 Wheatlands Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5RT appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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