Apartment 24, The Zenith Building, 26 Colton Street, Leicester, LE1 1QA is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £173,824 , which equates to approximately £224 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Nov 2018 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £33,824, representing a 24.2% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,824 is:

  • 23.4% lower than the average property price on Colton Street
  • 19.6% lower than the average in the LE1 1QA postcode area
  • and 41.0% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 16 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£173,824
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£224
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Apartment 24, The Zenith Building, 26 Colton Street, Leicester, LE1 1QA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Feb 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Feb 2013, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE1 1QA

68 th / 88
Price Rank
20% lower than average
23 rd / 76
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
72 nd / 76
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE1 1QA , this flat's estimated value ranks 68th out of 88. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 72th out of 76 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 23th out of 76 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,824
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
22 Nov 2018
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 662 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 18 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at Apartment 24, The Zenith Building, 26 Colton Street, Leicester, LE1 1QA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Nov 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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