78 Watergate Lane, Leicester, LE3 2XP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,335 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £295,217 , which equates to approximately £221 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2017 for £204,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,217, representing a 44.7% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £295,217 is:

  • 42.4% higher than the average property price on Watergate Lane
  • 14.5% higher than the average in the LE3 2XP postcode area
  • and 6.8% 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 6 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£295,217
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£221
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Watergate Lane, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 2XP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jan 2017.

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 20 Dec 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE3 2XP

8 th / 30
Price Rank
15% higher than average
2 nd / 24
Size Rank
58% bigger than average
23 rd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 2XP , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 24 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 2nd out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£295,217
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
24 May 2017
£204,000
Leasehold
+284.9 %
25 Jul 1997
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 78 Watergate Lane, Leicester, LE3 2XP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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