555 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,163 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,377 , which equates to approximately £206 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Feb 2020 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,377, representing a 33.0% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,377 is:

  • 41.1% lower than the average property price on Melton Road
  • 26.9% lower than the average in the LE4 7SJ postcode area
  • and 17.2% 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 21 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£239,377
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£206
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

555 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jan 2016.

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 29 Oct 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to flat, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE4 7SJ

10 th / 13
Price Rank
27% lower than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 7SJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 5th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,377
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
7 Feb 2020
£180,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
16 Aug 2012
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2001
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1327 sq ft
sale price: £186,500
sale date: 17 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 555 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Feb 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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