56 Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £254,147 , which equates to approximately £284 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2024 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,147, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £254,147 is:

  • 18.1% lower than the average property price on Dorchester Road
  • 11.3% lower than the average in the LE3 0UF postcode area
  • and 12.1% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 May 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£254,147
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£284
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 May 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jul 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 0UF

22 nd / 26
Price Rank
11% lower than average
16 th / 21
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
15 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 0UF , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 21 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 16th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£254,147
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
29 Aug 2024
£240,000
Leasehold
+86 %
12 Apr 2012
£129,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £289,950
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £274,500
sale date: 12 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 56 Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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