53 Scalborough Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 635 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 £192,439 , which equates to approximately £303 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Mar 2016 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,439, representing a 54.0% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £192,439 is:

  • 34.8% lower than the average property price on Scalborough Close
  • 36.3% lower than the average in the LE8 5XH postcode area
  • and 39.2% 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 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 18 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£192,439
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£303
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Scalborough Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5XH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Nov 2015.

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 1 Aug 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE8 5XH

52 nd / 60
Price Rank
36% lower than average
30 th / 42
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
22 nd / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5XH , this house's estimated value ranks 52th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 42 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 30th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£192,439
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
1 Mar 2016
£125,000
Leasehold
0 %
25 Mar 2013
£125,000
Leasehold
0 %
30 Apr 2010
£125,000
Leasehold
+4.2 %
22 Jul 2005
£119,950
Leasehold
+27.7 %
28 Feb 2003
£93,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2019
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 723 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2014
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 16 Jan 2014
rooms: 3
size: 596 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at 53 Scalborough Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5XH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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