42 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 1HU is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,841 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £561,197 , which equates to approximately £305 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jul 2007 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £251,197, representing a 81.0% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £561,197 is:

  • 38.6% higher than the average property price on Scraptoft Lane
  • 26.5% higher than the average in the LE5 1HU postcode area
  • and 90.3% higher 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 20 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1841 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£561,197
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£305
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 1HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2016.

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 Mar 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 28.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE5 1HU

7 th / 29
Price Rank
26% higher than average
4 th / 26
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
12 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 1HU , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 26 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£561,197
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
6 Jul 2007
£310,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £189,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2012
rooms: 6
size: 2034 sq ft
sale price: £273,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2010
rooms: 7
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1776 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2004

Data Sources

The property at 42 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 1HU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jul 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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