65 Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £268,489 , which equates to approximately £252 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Apr 2017 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £83,489, representing a 45.1% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £268,489 is:

  • 7.1% lower than the average property price on Gwendoline Drive
  • 5.2% lower than the average in the LE8 5SJ postcode area
  • and 15.2% 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 December 2016, 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
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£268,489
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£252
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

65 Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Dec 2016.

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 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE8 5SJ

5 th / 13
Price Rank
5% lower than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
5 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5SJ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£268,489
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
7 Apr 2017
£185,000
Leasehold
+25 %
6 Aug 2010
£148,000
Leasehold
+9.6 %
11 Jul 2003
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £236,342
sale date: 6 Jun 2022
rooms: 4
size: 963 sq ft
sale price: £234,950
sale date: 13 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2016
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 65 Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5SJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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