8 Spring Close, Leicester, LE2 8UQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 915 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 £166,771 , which equates to approximately £182 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jul 2011 for £82,000. Since then, the value has increased by £84,771, representing a 103.4% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £166,771 is:

  • 14.0% lower than the average property price on Spring Close
  • 12.8% lower than the average in the LE2 8UQ postcode area
  • and 42.3% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 May 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LE2 8UQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£166,771
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£182
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Spring Close, Leicester, LE2 8UQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 May 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 21 Jan 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 111.8%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE2 8UQ

11 th / 12
Price Rank
13% lower than average
6 th / 11
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE2 8UQ , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£166,771
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
4 Jul 2011
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2014
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £95,500
sale date: 8 Nov 2013
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2006
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 23 Dec 2003

Data Sources

The property at 8 Spring Close, Leicester, LE2 8UQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Jul 2011. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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