8 Park Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3FN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,464 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £229,495 , which equates to approximately £157 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jun 2015 for £142,500. Since then, the value has increased by £86,995, representing a 61.0% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,495 is:

  • 8.9% lower than the average property price on Park Drive
  • 23.3% lower than the average in the LE3 3FN postcode area
  • and 27.5% 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 4 October 2024, 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
1464 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£229,495
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£157
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Park Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3FN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Oct 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Mar 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 54.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 3FN

16 th / 18
Price Rank
23% lower than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 3FN , this house's estimated value ranks 16th 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 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£229,495
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
19 Jun 2015
£142,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £56,000
sale date: 5 Jun 1998

Data Sources

The property at 8 Park Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 3FN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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