7 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BH is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 258 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £61,364 , which equates to approximately £238 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Sep 2019 for £50,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,364, representing a 22.7% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £61,364 is:

  • 64.8% lower than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 57.3% lower than the average in the LE4 1BH postcode area
  • and 78.8% 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 22 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
258 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£61,364
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£238
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Apr 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jul 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 1BH

33 rd / 38
Price Rank
57% lower than average
34 th / 34
Size Rank
50% smaller than average
9 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 1BH , this flat's estimated value ranks 33th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 34 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 34th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£61,364
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
6 Sep 2019
£50,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
14 Mar 2013
£30,000
Leasehold
-45.5 %
27 Aug 2004
£55,000
Leasehold
+175 %
4 Jul 2003
£20,000
Leasehold
+54.4 %
11 Jul 1997
£12,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

12 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BH
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £51,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2015
11 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BH
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £17,500
sale date: 31 May 2002
10 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BH
rooms: 2
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £11,500
sale date: 13 May 2002

Data Sources

The property at 7 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Sep 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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