43 Alcester Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LB is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,647 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 £472,781 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Mar 2012 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £227,781, representing a 93.0% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £472,781 is:

  • 25.5% higher than the average property price on Alcester Drive
  • 17.2% higher than the average in the LE5 6LB postcode area
  • and 60.3% 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 7 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE5 6LB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1647 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£472,781
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

43 Alcester Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 2013.

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 11 Mar 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE5 6LB

3 rd / 13
Price Rank
17% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 6LB , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£472,781
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
5 Mar 2012
£245,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1682 sq ft
sale price: £309,500
sale date: 15 Dec 2011

Data Sources

The property at 43 Alcester Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Mar 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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