401 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UF is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 775 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 £205,586 , which equates to approximately £265 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2019 for £151,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,586, representing a 36.1% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £205,586 is:

  • 8.8% lower than the average property price on Saffron Lane
  • 4.2% higher than the average in the LE2 6UF postcode area
  • and 30.3% 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 1 November 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£205,586
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£265
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

401 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Nov 2018.

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 24 Mar 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.2%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 6UF

14 th / 21
Price Rank
4% higher than average
5 th / 16
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 6UF , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 5th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£205,586
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
14 Jan 2019
£151,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 401 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Nov 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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