8 Watergate Lane, Leicester, LE3 2XP is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £273,993 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jan 2015 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,993, representing a 66.1% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £273,993 is:

  • 32.2% higher than the average property price on Watergate Lane
  • 6.3% higher than the average in the LE3 2XP postcode area
  • and 13.5% 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 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£273,993
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Watergate Lane, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 2XP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 2015.

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 Jul 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 2XP

14 th / 30
Price Rank
6% higher than average
19 th / 24
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
5 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 2XP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 24 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 19th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£273,993
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
12 Jan 2015
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2006
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 8 Watergate Lane, Leicester, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE3 2XP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Jan 2015. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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