65 Birstow Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2JT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 883 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 £127,212 , which equates to approximately £144 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2001 for £33,000. Since then, the value has increased by £94,212, representing a 285.5% increase, or approximately 11.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £127,212 is:

  • 26.9% lower than the average property price on Birstow Crescent
  • 28.6% lower than the average in the LE4 2JT postcode area
  • and 56.9% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (6 out of 6 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 13 June 2021, 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
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£127,212
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£144
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

65 Birstow Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2JT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jun 2021, when the property was rated D. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 42.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 2JT

11 th / 12
Price Rank
29% lower than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 2JT , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 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 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£127,212
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+285 %
20 Dec 2001
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2019
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2015
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2008
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £267,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at 65 Birstow Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2JT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2001. It also has seven Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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