42 Cartwright Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5HL is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. 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 £277,648 , which equates to approximately £228 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2017 for £199,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,648, representing a 39.5% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £277,648 is:

  • 7.9% higher than the average property price on Cartwright Drive
  • 6.9% higher than the average in the LE2 5HL postcode area
  • and 17.6% 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 27 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£277,648
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£228
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Cartwright Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Oadby And Wigston, Leicestershire, LE2 5HL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jun 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 2 Jul 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 34%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% 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, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 5HL

10 th / 23
Price Rank
7% higher than average
3 rd / 16
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 5HL , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th 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 3rd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£277,648
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
7 Jul 2017
£199,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 24 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1268 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 42 Cartwright Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Oadby And Wigston, Leicestershire, LE2 5HL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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