3 Benskin Walk, Leicester, LE4 0QD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £249,600 , which equates to approximately £247 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 1996 for £39,000. Since then, the value has increased by £210,600, representing a 540.0% increase, or approximately 18.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £249,600 is:

  • 5.2% higher than the average property price on Benskin Walk
  • 12.3% higher than the average in the LE4 0QD postcode area
  • and 13.6% 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 13 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£249,600
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£247
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Benskin Walk, Leicester, LE4 0QD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2014.

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 29 Nov 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 70% of 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, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 0QD

8 th / 12
Price Rank
12% higher than average
3 rd / 8
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 0QD , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 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 3rd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£249,600
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+540 %
24 Jul 1996
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £266,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2005
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2002

Data Sources

The property at 3 Benskin Walk, Leicester, LE4 0QD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jul 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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