31 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2EX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 753 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 £252,320 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2023 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £12,320, representing a 5.1% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £252,320 is:

  • 26.0% higher than the average property price on Rainsford Crescent
  • 26.5% higher than the average in the LE4 2EX postcode area
  • and 12.7% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 December 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£252,320
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Dec 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 10 Jul 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very 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
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 2EX

2 nd / 18
Price Rank
27% higher than average
15 th / 15
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
1 st / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
51% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 2EX , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£252,320
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
31 Mar 2023
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024

Data Sources

The property at 31 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2EX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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