8 Stokes Drive, Leicester, LE3 9BR is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. 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 £247,202 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Feb 2020 for £194,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,202, representing a 27.4% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,202 is:

  • 13.2% lower than the average property price on Stokes Drive
  • 10.0% lower than the average in the LE3 9BR postcode area
  • and 14.5% 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 30 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,202
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Stokes Drive, Leicester, LE3 9BR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Mar 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 18 Oct 2019. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 32.5%.

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, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LE3 9BR

19 th / 21
Price Rank
10% lower than average
11 th / 17
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
14 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 9BR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 17 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 11th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,202
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
25 Feb 2020
£194,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 863 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £174,950
sale date: 15 Jan 2018
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £57,000
sale date: 6 Nov 1998

Data Sources

The property at 8 Stokes Drive, Leicester, LE3 9BR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Feb 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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