74 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8LA is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £292,115 , which equates to approximately £348 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2017 for £212,500. Since then, the value has increased by £79,615, representing a 37.5% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,115 is:

  • 11.5% lower than the average property price on Colby Drive
  • 14.0% lower than the average in the LE4 8LA postcode area
  • and 13.3% 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 9 January 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE4 8LA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£292,115
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£348
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

74 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 8LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jan 2023.

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 11 Nov 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 8LA

19 th / 29
Price Rank
14% lower than average
15 th / 18
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
3 rd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 8LA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 19th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 18 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 15th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,115
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
15 Dec 2017
£212,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 24 May 2019
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 28 Feb 2017
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2007
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £185,700
sale date: 1 Feb 2001

Data Sources

The property at 74 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 8LA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jan 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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