24 Sword Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8SY is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £365,439 , which equates to approximately £265 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2004 for £197,000. Since then, the value has increased by £168,439, representing a 85.5% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £365,439 is:

  • 20.8% higher than the average property price on Sword Close
  • 16.8% higher than the average in the LE3 8SY postcode area
  • and 15.4% 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 10 January 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£365,439
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£265
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Sword Close, Glenfield, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 8SY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jan 2014.

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 23 Jan 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 8SY

4 th / 30
Price Rank
17% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
50% bigger than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 8SY , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 18 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 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£365,439
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+86 %
2 Aug 2004
£197,000
Leasehold
+107.4 %
26 Nov 1997
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 24 Sword Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8SY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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