8 Lester Drive, Eccleston, St Helens, WA10 5ES is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,195 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 £285,554 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jun 2014 for £162,100. Since then, the value has increased by £123,454, representing a 76.2% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £285,554 is:

  • 2.3% lower than the average property price on Lester Drive
  • 3.7% lower than the average in the WA10 5ES postcode area
  • and 47.8% higher than the average price for St. Helens 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 25 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£285,554
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Lester Drive, Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jan 2016.

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 9 Jan 2016, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 9.7%.

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 average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WA10 5ES

15 th / 18
Price Rank
4% lower than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WA10 5ES , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£285,554
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
4 Jun 2014
£162,100
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2000
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £79,500
sale date: 24 Nov 1997

Data Sources

The property at 8 Lester Drive, Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5ES appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Jun 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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