8 King Edward Road, Leicester, LE5 4DB is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,227 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £231,071 , which equates to approximately £188 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2012 for £122,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,071, representing a 89.4% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £231,071 is:

  • 6.1% lower than the average property price on King Edward Road
  • 12.4% lower than the average in the LE5 4DB postcode area
  • and 21.6% 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 9 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£231,071
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£188
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 King Edward Road, Leicester, LE5 4DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jan 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 23 Jul 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 64.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 4DB

15 th / 18
Price Rank
12% lower than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 4DB , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£231,071
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+89 %
27 Sep 2012
£122,000
Leasehold
+171.1 %
31 Mar 2000
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £87,950
sale date: 4 Oct 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1092 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1189 sq ft
sale price: £34,500
sale date: 4 Aug 2000

Data Sources

The property at 8 King Edward Road, Leicester, LE5 4DB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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