601 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 904 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 £234,004 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Nov 2014 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,004, representing a 87.2% increase, or approximately 7.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £234,004 is:

  • 0.1% higher than the average property price on Saffron Lane
  • 1.2% lower than the average in the LE2 6UN postcode area
  • and 19.0% 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 13 March 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
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£234,004
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

601 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Mar 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Apr 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 6UN

13 th / 24
Price Rank
1% lower than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
8 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 6UN , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£234,004
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
25 Nov 2014
£125,000
Leasehold
+30.2 %
17 Dec 2003
£96,000
Leasehold
+56.1 %
10 May 2002
£61,500
Leasehold
+61.8 %
12 Sep 1997
£38,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 30 Apr 2019
rooms: 5
size: 847 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2018
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £175,500
sale date: 21 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 601 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Nov 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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