5 Willoughby Gardens, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3GZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £137,033 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2016 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,033, representing a 52.3% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £137,033 is:

  • 31.6% lower than the average property price on Willoughby Gardens
  • 27.5% lower than the average in the LE3 3GZ postcode area
  • and 56.7% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£137,033
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Willoughby Gardens, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3GZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jun 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jun 2025, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to LE3 3GZ

7 th / 16
Price Rank
28% lower than average
10 th / 14
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
3 rd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3GZ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 14 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 10th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£137,033
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
31 Mar 2016
£90,000
Leasehold
+28.6 %
16 Aug 2002
£70,000
Leasehold
+41.2 %
24 Nov 2000
£49,575
Leasehold
+12.7 %
23 Jan 1998
£44,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 558 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 16 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2015
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £118,500
sale date: 6 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Willoughby Gardens, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3GZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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