26 Shipley Road, Leicester, LE5 5BW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,313 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 £504,620 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 May 2010 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £254,620, representing a 101.8% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £504,620 is:

  • 30.2% higher than the average property price on Shipley Road
  • 34.3% higher than the average in the LE5 5BW postcode area
  • and 71.1% 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 29 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£504,620
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Shipley Road, Leicester, LE5 5BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Nov 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE5 5BW

2 nd / 14
Price Rank
34% higher than average
8 th / 10
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
66% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 5BW , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£504,620
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
28 May 2010
£250,000
Leasehold
+316.7 %
11 Dec 1996
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2005
rooms: 4
size: 1208 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 4 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 26 Shipley Road, Leicester, LE5 5BW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 May 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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