8 Bute Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5TX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. 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 £293,976 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Apr 2013 for £157,000. Since then, the value has increased by £136,976, representing a 87.2% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,976 is:

  • 2.4% lower than the average property price on Bute Way
  • 1.8% higher than the average in the LE8 5TX postcode area
  • and 7.2% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 3 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£293,976
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Bute Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 May 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Oct 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE8 5TX

6 th / 10
Price Rank
2% higher than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5TX , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 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 6th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,976
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
26 Apr 2013
£157,000
Leasehold
+4.7 %
26 Jan 2007
£149,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 8 Bute Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5TX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Apr 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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