47 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £172,873 , which equates to approximately £233 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Feb 2010 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,873, representing a 103.4% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,873 is:

  • 0.7% lower than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 8.6% lower than the average in the LE4 1BJ postcode area
  • and 40.2% 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 6 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£172,873
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£233
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

47 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2025.

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 17 Mar 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 141.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to LE4 1BJ

33 rd / 44
Price Rank
9% lower than average
9 th / 37
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
32 nd / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 1BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th out of 37 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 9th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,873
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
18 Feb 2010
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 13 Mar 2019
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2007
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £127,500
sale date: 29 Sep 2015
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £91,500
sale date: 8 May 2015

Data Sources

The property at 47 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Feb 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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