5 Fairview Avenue, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JQ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £315,658 , which equates to approximately £305 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Mar 2021 for £266,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,658, representing a 18.7% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £315,658 is:

  • 27.1% higher than the average property price on Fairview Avenue
  • 20.8% higher than the average in the LE8 6JQ postcode area
  • and 0.3% 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 8 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£315,658
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£305
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Fairview Avenue, Whetstone, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 6JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Nov 2021.

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 31 Oct 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 80%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 6JQ

2 nd / 17
Price Rank
21% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 6JQ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£315,658
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
5 Mar 2021
£266,000
Leasehold
+20.9 %
13 May 2016
£219,950
Leasehold
+69.2 %
19 Aug 2015
£130,000
Leasehold
+333.3 %
31 Oct 1996
£30,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2023

Data Sources

The property at 5 Fairview Avenue, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Mar 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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