8 Dovedale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,572 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £468,954 , which equates to approximately £298 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2014 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £208,954, representing a 80.4% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £468,954 is:

  • 16.9% lower than the average property price on Dovedale Road
  • 24.0% lower than the average in the LE2 2DJ postcode area
  • and 59.1% higher 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 1 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1572 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£468,954
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£298
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Dovedale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 May 2015.

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 17 Jun 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.8%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 2DJ

17 th / 19
Price Rank
24% lower than average
10 th / 18
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 2DJ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 18 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 10th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£468,954
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
2 Sep 2014
£260,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 8 Dovedale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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