6 The Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PB is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,765 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £622,698 , which equates to approximately £353 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jul 2014 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £252,698, representing a 68.3% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £622,698 is:

  • 93.1% higher than the average property price on The Drive
  • 0.1% lower than the average in the LE8 5PB postcode area
  • and 96.6% higher 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 23 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE8 5PB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1765 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£622,698
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£353
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6 The Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2014.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Jan 2014. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LE8 5PB

8 th / 12
Price Rank
0% same as average
4 th / 6
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
4 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5PB , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 6 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 4th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£622,698
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
3 Jul 2014
£370,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 1603 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 6 The Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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