232 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 570 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 £251,692 , which equates to approximately £441 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2011 for £124,950. Since then, the value has increased by £126,742, representing a 101.4% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,692 is:

  • 3.0% lower than the average property price on Watkin Road
  • 13.0% lower than the average in the LE2 7HW postcode area
  • and 14.6% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£251,692
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£441
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

232 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Oct 2023.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Oct 2010, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.11 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 7HW

45 th / 61
Price Rank
13% lower than average
47 th / 61
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
17 th / 61
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 7HW , this house's estimated value ranks 45th out of 61. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 61 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 47th out of 61 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,692
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+101 %
24 May 2011
£124,950
Leasehold
-3.1 %
25 Mar 2011
£129,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

238 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
144 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
230 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2018
160 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2011
222 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £148,995
sale date: 26 Nov 2010

Data Sources

The property at 232 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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