45 Somerfield Way, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3LX is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £354,026 , which equates to approximately £406 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2014 for £221,000. Since then, the value has increased by £133,026, representing a 60.2% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £354,026 is:

  • 13.0% lower than the average property price on Somerfield Way
  • 12.2% lower than the average in the LE3 3LX postcode area
  • and 11.8% 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 1 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£354,026
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£406
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

45 Somerfield Way, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2014.

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 12 Feb 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.6%.

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.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE3 3LX

39 th / 46
Price Rank
12% lower than average
23 rd / 25
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
5 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3LX , this house's estimated value ranks 39th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 25 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 23th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£354,026
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
24 Oct 2014
£221,000
Leasehold
+16.3 %
23 Jul 2010
£190,000
Leasehold
+9.5 %
28 Oct 2005
£173,500
Leasehold
+139.3 %
22 Oct 1997
£72,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £239,950
sale date: 25 May 2017
rooms: 5
size: 898 sq ft
sale price: £199,950
sale date: 23 Nov 2005

Data Sources

The property at 45 Somerfield Way, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3LX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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