5 Longhurst Close, Leicester, LE4 7WA is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 258 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £59,034 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jun 2002 for £21,500. Since then, the value has increased by £37,534, representing a 174.6% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £59,034 is:

  • 50.6% lower than the average property price on Longhurst Close
  • 49.2% lower than the average in the LE4 7WA postcode area
  • and 79.6% 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 rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 October 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
258 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£59,034
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Longhurst Close, Leicester, LE4 7WA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Oct 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 7WA

29 th / 33
Price Rank
49% lower than average
25 th / 30
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
25 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 7WA , this flat's estimated value ranks 29th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 30 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 25th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£59,034
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+175 %
6 Jun 2002
£21,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 248 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £56,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2022
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £66,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 2
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £41,750
sale date: 19 Dec 2019
rooms: 2
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2018

Data Sources

The property at 5 Longhurst Close, Leicester, LE4 7WA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jun 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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