8 Maurice Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PH is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,238 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 £343,770 , which equates to approximately £278 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jan 2018 for £258,000. Since then, the value has increased by £85,770, representing a 33.2% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £343,770 is:

  • 10.2% higher than the average property price on Maurice Drive
  • 12.2% higher than the average in the LE8 5PH postcode area
  • and 8.6% 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 12 July 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£343,770
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£278
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Maurice Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 5PH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2017.

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 10 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.7%.

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 flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE8 5PH

5 th / 23
Price Rank
12% higher than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
10 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE8 5PH , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 15 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 1st out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£343,770
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
19 Jan 2018
£258,000
Leasehold
+43.3 %
9 Jun 2011
£180,000
Leasehold
-0.8 %
27 Aug 2004
£181,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 8 Maurice Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5PH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Jan 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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