5 Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5LA is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £419,288 , which equates to approximately £371 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Sep 2001 for £131,500. Since then, the value has increased by £287,788, representing a 218.9% increase, or approximately 9.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £419,288 is:

  • 0.4% lower than the average property price on Benskyn Close
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the LE8 5LA postcode area
  • and 32.4% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 July 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE8 5LA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£419,288
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£371
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jul 2017.

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 off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE8 5LA

3 rd / 19
Price Rank
2% higher than average
11 th / 12
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5LA , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 11th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£419,288
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+219 %
5 Sep 2001
£131,500
Leasehold
+19.6 %
30 Jun 1999
£109,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1285 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1257 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1239 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5LA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Sep 2001. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 7 Jul 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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