74 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ is a leasehold other property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 431 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £104,848 , which equates to approximately £243 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2019 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,848, representing a 23.4% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £104,848 is:

  • 39.8% lower than the average property price on Blackthorn Drive
  • 44.5% lower than the average in the LE4 1BJ postcode area
  • and 63.7% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE4 1BJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£104,848
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£243
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

74 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Feb 2019, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 1BJ

39 th / 44
Price Rank
45% lower than average
35 th / 37
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
30 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 1BJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 37 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 35th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£104,848
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
28 Aug 2019
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

75 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2019
73 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
76 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £59,950
sale date: 4 Jun 2004
77 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £32,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2002
70 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £72,500
sale date: 10 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at 74 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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