5 Oakside Crescent, Leicester, LE5 6SL is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £289,796 , which equates to approximately £289 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2013 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £134,796, representing a 87.0% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £289,796 is:

  • 15.3% lower than the average property price on Oakside Crescent
  • 16.5% lower than the average in the LE5 6SL postcode area
  • and 1.7% 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 29 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£289,796
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£289
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Oakside Crescent, Leicester, LE5 6SL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 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 7 Oct 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 6SL

21 st / 24
Price Rank
16% lower than average
9 th / 19
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 6SL , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 21th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 19 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 9th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£289,796
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
20 Mar 2013
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1101 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 948 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Oakside Crescent, Leicester, LE5 6SL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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