57 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 581 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 £189,409 , which equates to approximately £326 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2006 for £98,500. Since then, the value has increased by £90,909, representing a 92.3% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £189,409 is:

  • 8.8% higher than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 0.2% higher than the average in the LE4 1BJ postcode area
  • and 34.5% 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 19 April 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£189,409
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£326
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

57 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Apr 2013.

The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Feb 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 34.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to no system present: electric heaters assumed, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE4 1BJ

20 th / 44
Price Rank
0% same as average
20 th / 37
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
8 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 1BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 37 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 20th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£189,409
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
31 Aug 2006
£98,500
Leasehold
+33.1 %
25 Apr 2003
£74,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £175,500
sale date: 19 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2019
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 11 May 2015
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2007

Data Sources

The property at 57 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Apr 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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