25 James Street, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GH is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £220,711 , which equates to approximately £260 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jul 2013 for £124,000. Since then, the value has increased by £96,711, representing a 78.0% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £220,711 is:

  • 9.4% lower than the average property price on James Street
  • 1.9% higher than the average in the LE8 4GH postcode area
  • and 30.3% 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 28 November 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£220,711
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£260
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 James Street, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4GH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Nov 2012.

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 13 Jul 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 93.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE8 4GH

15 th / 20
Price Rank
2% higher than average
10 th / 15
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
8 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 4GH , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£220,711
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
5 Jul 2013
£124,000
Leasehold
+45.9 %
11 Feb 2011
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2021
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2013
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £126,830
sale date: 11 Aug 2006
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £87,950
sale date: 30 May 2003

Data Sources

The property at 25 James Street, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Nov 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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