26 Leighton Close, Birmingham, B43 7HY is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,216 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 £288,818 , which equates to approximately £237 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 May 2021 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,818, representing a 20.3% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £288,818 is:

  • 23.9% higher than the average property price on Leighton Close
  • 21.1% higher than the average in the B43 7HY postcode area
  • and 5.2% higher than the average price for Birmingham 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 2 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£288,818
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£237
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Leighton Close, Birmingham, Walsall, West Midlands, B43 7HY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Sep 2014.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The property has multiple glazing throughout.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jul 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to multiple glazing throughout.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 74% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B43 7HY

1 st / 27
Price Rank
21% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
47% bigger than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B43 7HY , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 27. 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
£288,818
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
14 May 2021
£240,000
Leasehold
+92 %
18 Jul 2008
£125,000
Leasehold
0 %
18 Jul 2008
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2021

Data Sources

The property at 26 Leighton Close, Birmingham, B43 7HY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 May 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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