271A Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 2HT is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 753 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 £285,446 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jul 2010 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,446, representing a 90.3% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £285,446 is:

  • 29.5% lower than the average property price on Scraptoft Lane
  • 29.9% lower than the average in the LE5 2HT postcode area
  • and 3.2% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£285,446
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

271A Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 2HT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2023.

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 5 Mar 2010, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 231.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 2HT

24 th / 25
Price Rank
30% lower than average
19 th / 19
Size Rank
45% smaller than average
3 rd / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 2HT , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 24th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 19 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 19th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£285,446
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+90 %
16 Jul 2010
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £277,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 860 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2020
rooms: 4
size: 839 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2014
rooms: 4
size: 831 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 271A Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 2HT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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