78 St Martins Drive, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GY is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 883 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 £249,495 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jul 2025 for £242,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,495, representing a 3.1% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £249,495 is:

  • 6.0% higher than the average property price on St Martins Drive
  • 8.5% higher than the average in the LE9 9GY postcode area
  • and 21.2% 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 13 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£249,495
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 St Martins Drive, Desford, Leicester, Hinckley And Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE9 9GY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 2020.

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 Apr 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE9 9GY

8 th / 17
Price Rank
9% higher than average
10 th / 16
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
5 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE9 9GY , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 16 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 10th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£249,495
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
18 Jul 2025
£242,000
Leasehold
+51.3 %
8 Dec 2017
£160,000
Leasehold
+18.5 %
29 May 2015
£135,000
Leasehold
+3.8 %
3 Dec 2010
£130,000
Leasehold
-5.1 %
6 Jun 2005
£137,000
Leasehold
+134.2 %
13 Oct 2000
£58,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £217,750
sale date: 22 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 921 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2018

Data Sources

The property at 78 St Martins Drive, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GY appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jul 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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