8 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB is a freehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £183,144 , which equates to approximately £355 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2012 for £104,950. Since then, the value has increased by £78,194, representing a 74.5% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £183,144 is:

  • 47.2% lower than the average property price on Discovery Road
  • 45.6% lower than the average in the LE4 5AB postcode area
  • and 36.6% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 October 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£183,144
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£355
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 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 25 Aug 2011, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.14 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.30 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 5AB

17 th / 17
Price Rank
46% lower than average
16 th / 16
Size Rank
47% smaller than average
9 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 5AB , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£183,144
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
31 Jan 2012
£104,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

7 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB
rooms:
size: 1354 sq ft
sale price: £234,950
sale date: 7 Jan 2011
9 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB
rooms: 9
size: 1981 sq ft
sale price: £432,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
10 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 3 Aug 2011
6 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB
rooms:
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £174,950
sale date: 29 Jul 2011
5 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB
rooms:
size: 1934 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 8 Discovery Road, Leicester, LE4 5AB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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