29 Scalborough Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 764 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 £265,228 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 May 2014 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,228, representing a 71.1% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,228 is:

  • 10.2% lower than the average property price on Scalborough Close
  • 12.2% lower than the average in the LE8 5XH postcode area
  • and 16.2% 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 8 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,228
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

29 Scalborough Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5XH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Dec 2015.

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 Jan 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE8 5XH

37 th / 60
Price Rank
12% lower than average
24 th / 42
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
21 st / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5XH , this house's estimated value ranks 37th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 42 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 24th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,228
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
29 May 2014
£155,000
Leasehold
+59.9 %
5 Jul 2002
£96,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 723 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2014
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 16 Jan 2014
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2012
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 27 Jun 2008

Data Sources

The property at 29 Scalborough Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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