42 Fontwell Drive, Leicester, LE2 9NL is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,507 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £252,656 , which equates to approximately £168 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2024 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,656, representing a 3.1% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £252,656 is:

  • 10.9% lower than the average property price on Fontwell Drive
  • 4.1% lower than the average in the LE2 9NL postcode area
  • and 12.6% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 5 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1507 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£252,656
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£168
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Fontwell Drive, Leicester, LE2 9NL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jan 2015.

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 15 Sep 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE2 9NL

16 th / 23
Price Rank
4% lower than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
55% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 9NL , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 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 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£252,656
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
16 Dec 2024
£245,000
Leasehold
+139 %
14 Nov 2014
£102,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 827 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2008
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 24 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £126,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2016
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Fontwell Drive, Leicester, LE2 9NL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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