46 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 538 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 £226,185 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Sep 2019 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,185, representing a 37.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £226,185 is:

  • 29.9% higher than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 19.6% higher than the average in the LE4 1BJ postcode area
  • and 21.7% lower than the average price for Leicester 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 2 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£226,185
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

46 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Mar 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Nov 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 1BJ

14 th / 44
Price Rank
20% higher than average
28 th / 37
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
2 nd / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 1BJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 37 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 28th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£226,185
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
6 Sep 2019
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2017
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2015
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2008
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £87,950
sale date: 28 Nov 2003

Data Sources

The property at 46 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Sep 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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