5 Riverside Drive, Leicester, LE2 8LG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 657 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 £235,992 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2005 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £120,992, representing a 105.2% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £235,992 is:

  • 25.8% lower than the average property price on Riverside Drive
  • 24.7% lower than the average in the LE2 8LG postcode area
  • and 18.3% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LE2 8LG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£235,992
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Riverside Drive, Leicester, LE2 8LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 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 2 Aug 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • 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
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

Compared to LE2 8LG

7 th / 21
Price Rank
25% lower than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
1 st / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 8LG , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 13 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£235,992
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+105 %
31 Aug 2005
£115,000
Leasehold
+64.3 %
8 Sep 2000
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 2 Apr 2015
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2005

Data Sources

The property at 5 Riverside Drive, Leicester, LE2 8LG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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