8 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £320,980 , which equates to approximately £301 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jun 2000 for £64,000. Since then, the value has increased by £256,980, representing a 401.5% increase, or approximately 15.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,980 is:

  • 19.7% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 15.8% lower than the average in the LE5 1SX postcode area
  • and 8.9% higher than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£320,980
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£301
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Apr 2022.

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 24 Apr 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, 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 83% 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 1SX

14 th / 15
Price Rank
16% lower than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 1SX , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£320,980
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+402 %
19 Jun 2000
£64,000
Leasehold
+9.5 %
1 Sep 1995
£58,450
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

7 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2016
5 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 30 Apr 1996
4 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2002
13 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2014
3 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2011

Data Sources

The property at 8 Orchid Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1SX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Jun 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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