85 Barbara Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2AE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £285,387 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Mar 1996 for £45,000. Since then, the value has increased by £240,387, representing a 534.2% increase, or approximately 17.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £285,387 is:

  • 15.1% lower than the average property price on Barbara Avenue
  • 18.7% lower than the average in the LE5 2AE postcode area
  • and 3.2% 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 April 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£285,387
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Barbara Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2AE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Apr 2021.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 May 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, 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 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LE5 2AE

17 th / 18
Price Rank
19% lower than average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 2AE , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£285,387
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+534 %
11 Mar 1996
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1191 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 19 Aug 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2003
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £331,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 85 Barbara Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2AE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Mar 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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