5 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 764 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 £162,059 , which equates to approximately £212 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Apr 2011 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £82,059, representing a 102.6% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,059 is:

  • 10.8% lower than the average property price on Forbes Close
  • 7.1% lower than the average in the LE3 8LF postcode area
  • and 43.9% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 May 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE3 8LF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£162,059
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£212
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jan 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 6 May 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to system built, with internal insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 37% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
System built, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LE3 8LF

3 rd / 15
Price Rank
7% lower than average
8 th / 13
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 8LF , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 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 8th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,059
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
21 Apr 2011
£80,000
Leasehold
+125.4 %
23 Jan 1997
£35,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

7 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
24 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2024
22 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 28 May 2020
16 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2018
25 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £111,500
sale date: 12 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8LF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Apr 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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