8 Buckingham Drive, Leicester, LE2 8PY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £277,460 , which equates to approximately £271 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2011 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £137,460, representing a 98.2% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £277,460 is:

  • 19.9% higher than the average property price on Buckingham Drive
  • 20.6% higher than the average in the LE2 8PY postcode area
  • and 5.9% 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 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£277,460
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£271
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Buckingham Drive, Leicester, LE2 8PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Nov 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Oct 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 8PY

13 th / 38
Price Rank
21% higher than average
2 nd / 30
Size Rank
60% bigger than average
30 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 8PY , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 30 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 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£277,460
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+98 %
16 Dec 2011
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £66,000
sale date: 5 Jul 1996

Data Sources

The property at 8 Buckingham Drive, Leicester, LE2 8PY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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