42 New Forest Close, Wigston, LE18 2RW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £232,220 , which equates to approximately £415 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2009 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,220, representing a 93.5% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,220 is:

  • 15.0% lower than the average property price on New Forest Close
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the LE18 2RW postcode area
  • and 8.7% lower than the average price for Wigston as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE18 2RW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£232,220
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£415
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 New Forest Close, Wigston, Oadby And Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Oct 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE18 2RW

19 th / 21
Price Rank
15% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE18 2RW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 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 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,220
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
31 Jul 2009
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 New Forest Close, Wigston, Oadby And Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2RW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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