291 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 2HU is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,787 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £381,013 , which equates to approximately £213 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Dec 2021 for £360,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,013, representing a 5.8% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £381,013 is:

  • 5.9% lower than the average property price on Scraptoft Lane
  • 13.0% lower than the average in the LE5 2HU postcode area
  • and 29.2% higher 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 17 February 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1787 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£381,013
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£213
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

291 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 2HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Feb 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Aug 2021. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE5 2HU

22 nd / 36
Price Rank
13% lower than average
4 th / 21
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
20 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 2HU , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 21 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 4th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£381,013
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
10 Dec 2021
£360,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1927 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 1 May 1998
rooms: 7
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £466,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2019
rooms: 8
size: 1696 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 291 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 2HU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Feb 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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