28 Springwell Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 689 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 £268,481 , which equates to approximately £390 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jun 2023 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,481, representing a 3.3% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £268,481 is:

  • 4.3% lower than the average property price on Springwell Drive
  • 4.1% lower than the average in the LE8 5SQ postcode area
  • and 15.2% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 5 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE8 5SQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£268,481
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£390
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Springwell Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5SQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Nov 2022.

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 16 Oct 2009, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 71.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 5SQ

16 th / 22
Price Rank
4% lower than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
4 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5SQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 16th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 14 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 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£268,481
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
2 Jun 2023
£260,000
Leasehold
+36.8 %
23 Aug 2019
£190,000
Leasehold
+36.7 %
5 Feb 2010
£139,000
Leasehold
+42.6 %
6 May 2009
£97,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 658 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at 28 Springwell Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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