71 Salcombe Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8AG is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 872 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 £329,670 , which equates to approximately £378 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jan 2016 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,670, representing a 49.9% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £329,670 is:

  • 3.0% lower than the average property price on Salcombe Drive
  • 1.5% lower than the average in the LE3 8AG postcode area
  • and 4.1% 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 2 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£329,670
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£378
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Salcombe Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 8AG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jul 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 4 Feb 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 91% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE3 8AG

15 th / 27
Price Rank
1% lower than average
19 th / 22
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
4 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 8AG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 15th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 22 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 19th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£329,670
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
18 Jan 2016
£220,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2025
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2009
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2020
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2015

Data Sources

The property at 71 Salcombe Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 8AG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Jan 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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