8 Bowhill Way, Leicester, LE5 2PA is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 786 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 £148,931 , which equates to approximately £190 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2012 for £72,500. Since then, the value has increased by £76,431, representing a 105.4% increase, or approximately 7.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,931 is:

  • 13.7% lower than the average property price on Bowhill Way
  • 14.8% lower than the average in the LE5 2PA postcode area
  • and 48.5% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 October 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£148,931
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£190
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Bowhill Way, Leicester, LE5 2PA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 2021.

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 1 Feb 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 4.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, with internal insulation to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE5 2PA

10 th / 11
Price Rank
15% lower than average
6 th / 10
Size Rank
0% same size than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 2PA , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 10 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 6th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£148,931
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+105 %
24 Feb 2012
£72,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2019
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 8 Bowhill Way, Leicester, LE5 2PA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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