4 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £281,505 , which equates to approximately £231 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Nov 2021 for £258,000. Since then, the value has increased by £23,505, representing a 9.1% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,505 is:

  • 32.1% lower than the average property price on Cosby Road
  • 35.0% lower than the average in the LE8 5PD 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 18 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,505
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£231
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Oct 2024.

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 18 Sep 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 5PD

24 th / 27
Price Rank
35% lower than average
10 th / 24
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
22 nd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5PD , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 24 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 10th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,505
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
5 Nov 2021
£258,000
Leasehold
+115 %
12 Jan 2015
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 18 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1145 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £134,950
sale date: 29 May 2005
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 4 Cosby Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Nov 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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