8 Downham Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0DH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 850 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 £248,768 , which equates to approximately £293 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jun 2008 for £129,000. Since then, the value has increased by £119,768, representing a 92.8% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,768 is:

  • 5.2% higher than the average property price on Downham Avenue
  • 6.4% higher than the average in the LE4 0DH postcode area
  • and 13.9% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,768
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£293
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Downham Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0DH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2025.

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 12 Sep 2024. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

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, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 0DH

11 th / 16
Price Rank
6% higher than average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
7 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 0DH , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,768
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
6 Jun 2008
£129,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £199,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2015
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £119,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at 8 Downham Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0DH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jun 2008. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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