68 Forest House Lane, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3NU is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 2,217 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 £853,212 , which equates to approximately £385 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 1996 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £688,212, representing a 417.1% increase, or approximately 14.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £853,212 is:

  • 49.7% higher than the average property price on Forest House Lane
  • 33.3% higher than the average in the LE3 3NU postcode area
  • and 169.4% 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 28 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
2217 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£853,212
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£385
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

68 Forest House Lane, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3NU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Nov 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 May 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.6%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, with internal insulation
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LE3 3NU

9 th / 75
Price Rank
33% higher than average
8 th / 43
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
24 th / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3NU , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 75. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 43 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£853,212
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+417 %
24 May 1996
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2023
rooms: 9
size: 2400 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2020
rooms: 10
size: 2217 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2018
rooms: 9
size: 2013 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2015
rooms: 10
size: 2184 sq ft
sale price: £414,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 68 Forest House Lane, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3NU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 May 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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