5 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3JD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,259 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 £321,611 , which equates to approximately £255 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2019 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,611, representing a 28.6% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £321,611 is:

  • 29.1% higher than the average property price on Kings Drive
  • 20.4% higher than the average in the LE3 3JD postcode area
  • and 4.5% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 5 February 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£321,611
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£255
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 2019.

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 30 Nov 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 61% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 61% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE3 3JD

4 th / 21
Price Rank
20% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3JD , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th 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 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£321,611
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
24 May 2019
£250,000
Leasehold
+270.4 %
30 May 2001
£67,500
Leasehold
+16.4 %
22 May 1998
£58,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £44,250
sale date: 12 Sep 1997
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £273,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3JD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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