28 Birchtree Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4LA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 893 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 £242,901 , which equates to approximately £272 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Dec 2013 for £139,000. Since then, the value has increased by £103,901, representing a 74.7% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £242,901 is:

  • 4.3% lower than the average property price on Birchtree Avenue
  • 8.6% lower than the average in the LE4 4LA postcode area
  • and 23.3% 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 18 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£242,901
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£272
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Birchtree Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 4LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 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 19 Jul 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 4LA

12 th / 12
Price Rank
9% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 4LA , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£242,901
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
23 Dec 2013
£139,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £326,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2019
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2014
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 24 May 2006

Data Sources

The property at 28 Birchtree Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 4LA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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