5 Wakeling Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6QT is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,625 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £562,178 , which equates to approximately £346 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Feb 2022 for £525,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,178, representing a 7.1% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £562,178 is:

  • 3.2% higher than the average property price on Wakeling Close
  • 7.6% higher than the average in the LE8 6QT postcode area
  • and 77.5% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 12 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1625 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£562,178
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£346
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Wakeling Close, Whetstone, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 6QT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Oct 2021.

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 30 Jul 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
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 LE8 6QT

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
8% higher than average
4 th / 5
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
2 nd / 5
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 6QT , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 5 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 5 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£562,178
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
23 Feb 2022
£525,000
Leasehold
+257.3 %
18 Dec 1998
£146,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £364,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £104,500
sale date: 5 Dec 1997

Data Sources

The property at 5 Wakeling Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6QT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Feb 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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