26 Fontwell Drive, Leicester, LE2 9NL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 883 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 £241,758 , which equates to approximately £274 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2018 for £174,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,758, representing a 38.9% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £241,758 is:

  • 14.8% lower than the average property price on Fontwell Drive
  • 8.2% lower than the average in the LE2 9NL postcode area
  • and 16.3% lower 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 21 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE2 9NL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£241,758
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£274
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Fontwell Drive, Leicester, LE2 9NL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Nov 2013.

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 4 Feb 2013, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 67.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 9NL

8 th / 23
Price Rank
8% lower than average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 9NL , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 18 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 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£241,758
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
17 Dec 2018
£174,000
Leasehold
+43.2 %
30 Aug 2013
£121,500
Leasehold
+10.5 %
20 Nov 2009
£110,000
Leasehold
+83.5 %
2 Jun 2000
£59,950
Leasehold
+4.3 %
17 Mar 2000
£57,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 26 May 2023
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2016
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at 26 Fontwell Drive, Leicester, LE2 9NL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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