42 Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 840 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 £136,824 , which equates to approximately £163 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jun 2013 for £69,950. Since then, the value has increased by £66,874, representing a 95.6% increase, or approximately 7.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £136,824 is:

  • 29.2% lower than the average property price on Balfour Street
  • 28.0% lower than the average in the LE3 5EA postcode area
  • and 52.7% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 September 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£136,824
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£163
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 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 8 Oct 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 5EA

23 rd / 23
Price Rank
28% lower than average
14 th / 23
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
23 rd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 5EA , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 23 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 14th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£136,824
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
21 Jun 2013
£69,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £151,500
sale date: 30 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2022
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2018
rooms: 4
size: 724 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Jun 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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