71 Skelton Drive, Leicester, LE2 6JQ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 904 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 £320,725 , which equates to approximately £355 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Apr 2021 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,725, representing a 18.8% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,725 is:

  • 3.9% higher than the average property price on Skelton Drive
  • 6.7% higher than the average in the LE2 6JQ postcode area
  • and 11.0% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 14 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE2 6JQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£320,725
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£355
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Skelton Drive, Leicester, LE2 6JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2024.

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 27 Jan 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 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 average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 6JQ

3 rd / 20
Price Rank
7% higher than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 6JQ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 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 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£320,725
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
29 Apr 2021
£270,000
Leasehold
+35 %
30 Jun 2017
£200,000
Leasehold
+21.2 %
19 Jan 2009
£165,000
Leasehold
+16.2 %
29 Jul 2005
£142,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2021

Data Sources

The property at 71 Skelton Drive, Leicester, LE2 6JQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Apr 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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