36 Springwell Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 658 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 £264,590 , which equates to approximately £403 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2016 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,590, representing a 51.2% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,590 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Springwell Drive
  • 5.4% lower than the average in the LE8 5SQ postcode area
  • and 16.4% 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 19 January 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
658 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£264,590
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£403
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

36 Springwell Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5SQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jan 2011.

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 8 Apr 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 49%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE8 5SQ

17 th / 22
Price Rank
5% lower than average
11 th / 14
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
3 rd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5SQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 17th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 14 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 11th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,590
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
25 Aug 2016
£175,000
Leasehold
+25.9 %
25 Jul 2014
£139,000
Leasehold
+11.2 %
22 Dec 2009
£124,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2015

Data Sources

The property at 36 Springwell Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jan 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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