5 Merlin Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3EU is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 710 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 £241,673 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2024 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,673, representing a 0.7% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £241,673 is:

  • 27.5% lower than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 7.2% lower than the average in the LE3 3EU postcode area
  • and 23.7% 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 28 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£241,673
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Merlin Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Oct 2023.

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 9 May 2018, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£241,673
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
30 Apr 2024
£240,000
Leasehold
+47.2 %
16 Dec 2014
£163,000
Leasehold
+132.9 %
23 Jul 2001
£70,000
Leasehold
+27.3 %
31 May 1996
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

2 Merlin Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3EU
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2020
7 Merlin Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3EU
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2012
16 Merlin Close, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7QJ
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2021
10 Merlin Close, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7QJ
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 13 Sep 2019
8 Merlin Close, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7QJ
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £163,250
sale date: 30 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Merlin Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3EU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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