40 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £306,160 , which equates to approximately £254 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jan 2024 for £298,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,160, representing a 2.7% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £306,160 is:

  • 18.1% higher than the average property price on Dorset Avenue
  • 22.6% higher than the average in the LE3 8BB postcode area
  • and 3.3% 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 12 July 2023, 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
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£306,160
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£254
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 8BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2023.

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 16 Oct 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 8BB

4 th / 14
Price Rank
23% higher than average
2 nd / 13
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 8BB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 2nd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£306,160
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
12 Jan 2024
£298,000
Leasehold
+185.2 %
4 Oct 2002
£104,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1360 sq ft
sale price: £174,500
sale date: 1 Sep 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2025
rooms: 8
size: 1288 sq ft
sale price: £176,500
sale date: 17 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 40 Dorset Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Jan 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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