3 Merlin Close, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7QJ is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,518 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £551,414 , which equates to approximately £363 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2001 for £155,950. Since then, the value has increased by £395,464, representing a 253.6% increase, or approximately 10.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £551,414 is:

  • 65.4% higher than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 48.2% higher than the average in the LE7 7QJ postcode area
  • and 74.1% 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 30 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1518 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£551,414
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£363
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Merlin Close, Rothley, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE7 7QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 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 30 Mar 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE7 7QJ

2 nd / 19
Price Rank
48% higher than average
4 th / 16
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
11 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE7 7QJ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£551,414
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+254 %
20 Apr 2001
£155,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £453,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1372 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2015

Data Sources

The property at 3 Merlin Close, Rothley, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE7 7QJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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