5 Spencer Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8JW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 667 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 £233,855 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Aug 2019 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,855, representing a 33.6% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £233,855 is:

  • 2.6% higher than the average property price on Spencer Avenue
  • 5.5% higher than the average in the LE4 8JW postcode area
  • and 26.2% 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 3 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£233,855
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Spencer Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 8JW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Apr 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 22 Mar 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE4 8JW

10 th / 19
Price Rank
5% higher than average
7 th / 16
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 8JW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 7th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£233,855
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
23 Aug 2019
£175,000
Leasehold
+60.6 %
18 Dec 2003
£109,000
Leasehold
+81.7 %
17 Oct 2001
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £234,500
sale date: 15 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2018
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2018
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 Spencer Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8JW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Aug 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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