26 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PD is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 915 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £346,706 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2016 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,706, representing a 44.5% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £346,706 is:

  • 16.4% lower than the average property price on Cosby Road
  • 19.9% lower than the average in the LE8 5PD postcode area
  • and 2.9% higher 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 14 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£346,706
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2015.

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, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Jun 2014, when the property was rated F. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE8 5PD

17 th / 27
Price Rank
20% lower than average
22 nd / 24
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
7 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5PD , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 24 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 22th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£346,706
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
2 Sep 2016
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2014
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2013
rooms: 4
size: 988 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 8 Jul 2009

Data Sources

The property at 26 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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