56 Shakespeare Street, Leicester, LE2 7NL is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £259,584 , which equates to approximately £254 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2023 for £258,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,584, representing a 0.6% increase, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £259,584 is:

  • 28.8% higher than the average property price on Shakespeare Street
  • 23.7% higher than the average in the LE2 7NL postcode area
  • and 12.0% 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 24 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£259,584
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£254
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Shakespeare Street, Leicester, LE2 7NL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Feb 2025.

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 22 Apr 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 7NL

4 th / 23
Price Rank
24% higher than average
2 nd / 23
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
8 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 7NL , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£259,584
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
18 Dec 2023
£258,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 24 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £105,500
sale date: 27 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 56 Shakespeare Street, Leicester, LE2 7NL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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