8 Merrylees Road, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9FE is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £247,300 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Aug 2016 for £156,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,300, representing a 58.5% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,300 is:

  • 6.1% lower than the average property price on Merrylees Road
  • 14.8% lower than the average in the LE9 9FE postcode area
  • and 21.9% lower 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 16 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,300
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Merrylees Road, Desford, Leicester, Hinckley And Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE9 9FE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 May 2014.

This property uses a wood log-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Feb 2013, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to F, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 58.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, smokeless fuel to boiler and radiators, wood logs, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, wood logs
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LE9 9FE

5 th / 11
Price Rank
15% lower than average
2 nd / 4
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
1 st / 4
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE9 9FE , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 4 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 4 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,300
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
24 Aug 2016
£156,000
Leasehold
+56 %
21 Aug 2013
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 842 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £124,999
sale date: 18 Dec 2014
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2025
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2022
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 31 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at 8 Merrylees Road, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9FE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Aug 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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