78 Fairfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5BG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 710 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 £196,226 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2013 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,226, representing a 86.9% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,226 is:

  • 9.0% lower than the average property price on Fairfield Street
  • 3.1% lower than the average in the LE5 5BG postcode area
  • and 33.4% lower 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 13 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£196,226
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Fairfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5BG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Dec 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 3 May 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 103.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 5BG

8 th / 10
Price Rank
3% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
4 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 5BG , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,226
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
5 Dec 2013
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2009
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £59,500
sale date: 23 Jan 2003
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2007
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at 78 Fairfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5BG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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