78 Knighton Lane, Leicester, LE2 8BE is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 818 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 £173,063 , which equates to approximately £212 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Feb 2018 for £122,711. Since then, the value has increased by £50,352, representing a 41.0% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,063 is:

  • 12.4% lower than the average property price on Knighton Lane
  • 14.8% lower than the average in the LE2 8BE postcode area
  • and 41.3% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 April 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LE2 8BE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£173,063
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£212
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Knighton Lane, Leicester, LE2 8BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Apr 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Nov 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 8BE

16 th / 24
Price Rank
15% lower than average
6 th / 16
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
10 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 8BE , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,063
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
23 Feb 2018
£122,711
Leasehold
+222.9 %
29 Jun 2001
£38,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2007
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £175,500
sale date: 31 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £202,800
sale date: 25 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 78 Knighton Lane, Leicester, LE2 8BE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Feb 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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