42 Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 3HQ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,195 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 £247,296 , which equates to approximately £207 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Feb 1997 for £40,000. Since then, the value has increased by £207,296, representing a 518.2% increase, or approximately 18.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,296 is:

  • 9.1% higher than the average property price on Mere Road
  • 4.2% higher than the average in the LE5 3HQ postcode area
  • and 16.1% 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 10 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,296
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£207
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 3HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Apr 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 27 Oct 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE5 3HQ

5 th / 14
Price Rank
4% higher than average
7 th / 13
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
4 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 3HQ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 13 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,296
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+518 %
7 Feb 1997
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at 42 Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 3HQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Feb 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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