38 Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,010 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 £438,479 , which equates to approximately £433 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2001 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £318,479, representing a 265.4% increase, or approximately 10.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £438,479 is:

  • 10.7% higher than the average property price on Downing Drive
  • 7.6% higher than the average in the LE5 6PB postcode area
  • and 48.7% 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 28 July 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE5 6PB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1010 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£438,479
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£433
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jul 2010.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jul 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE5 6PB

5 th / 13
Price Rank
8% higher than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 6PB , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 9 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£438,479
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+265 %
7 Sep 2001
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2020
rooms: 4
size: 977 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2017

Data Sources

The property at 38 Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6PB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jul 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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