5 Hubbard Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6XT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 883 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 £263,571 , which equates to approximately £299 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Sep 2015 for £166,000. Since then, the value has increased by £97,571, representing a 58.8% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £263,571 is:

  • 4.2% lower than the average property price on Hubbard Close
  • 3.0% lower than the average in the LE8 6XT postcode area
  • and 16.8% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£263,571
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£299
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Hubbard Close, Whetstone, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 6XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Oct 2020.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jan 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 6XT

9 th / 16
Price Rank
3% lower than average
4 th / 14
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 6XT , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 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 4th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£263,571
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
14 Sep 2015
£166,000
Leasehold
+130.6 %
1 Jun 2001
£72,000
Leasehold
+44 %
31 May 1995
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £239,000
sale date: 28 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Hubbard Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6XT appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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