31 Cropthorne Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PZ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £110,025 , which equates to approximately £179 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jun 2010 for £64,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,025, representing a 71.9% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £110,025 is:

  • 0.9% lower than the average property price on Cropthorne Avenue
  • 4.0% lower than the average in the LE5 4PZ postcode area
  • and 62.7% 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 16 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£110,025
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£179
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Cropthorne Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Mar 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Oct 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 103.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to flat, insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, insulated
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LE5 4PZ

6 th / 10
Price Rank
4% lower than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 4PZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£110,025
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
8 Jun 2010
£64,000
Leasehold
+178.9 %
29 Feb 1996
£22,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £93,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £31,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2001
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £26,000
sale date: 14 Oct 1996
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £29,000
sale date: 8 Feb 1996

Data Sources

The property at 31 Cropthorne Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Jun 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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