59 Portcullis Road, Leicester, LE5 1SF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,055 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 £224,835 , which equates to approximately £213 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jun 2015 for £129,000. Since then, the value has increased by £95,835, representing a 74.3% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £224,835 is:

  • 8.8% higher than the average property price on Portcullis Road
  • 6.5% higher than the average in the LE5 1SF postcode area
  • and 23.7% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 1 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£224,835
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£213
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Portcullis Road, Leicester, LE5 1SF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jul 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 5 Mar 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazeddouble glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE5 1SF

1 st / 11
Price Rank
7% higher than average
2 nd / 7
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
2 nd / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 1SF , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 7 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 2nd out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£224,835
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
12 Jun 2015
£129,000
Leasehold
+3.2 %
16 Feb 2007
£125,000
Leasehold
+73.6 %
10 May 2002
£72,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £104,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £95,500
sale date: 7 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 59 Portcullis Road, Leicester, LE5 1SF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Jun 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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