8 Birchwood Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PU is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 874 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 £351,917 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2012 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £156,917, representing a 80.5% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £351,917 is:

  • 1.9% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Close
  • 8.0% lower than the average in the LE3 3PU postcode area
  • and 11.1% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 August 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
874 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£351,917
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Birchwood Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Aug 2011.

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.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE3 3PU

10 th / 13
Price Rank
8% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3PU , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 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 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£351,917
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
20 Jul 2012
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2025
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 30 Apr 1999
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 4 Dec 1998

Data Sources

The property at 8 Birchwood Close, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3PU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2012. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 30 Aug 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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