Apartment 78, The River Buildings, 26 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0GR is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £107,887 , which equates to approximately £218 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Nov 2004 for £66,375. Since then, the value has increased by £41,512, representing a 62.5% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £107,887 is:

  • 86.5% lower than the average property price on Western Road
  • 44.2% lower than the average in the LE3 0GR postcode area
  • and 62.7% 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 14 May 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE3 0GR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£107,887
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£218
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Apartment 78, The River Buildings, 26 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0GR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 May 2018.

This property uses electric storage 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 12 Jul 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to flat, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from good to very good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE3 0GR

80 th / 92
Price Rank
44% lower than average
38 th / 43
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
38 th / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 0GR , this flat's estimated value ranks 80th out of 92. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 38th out of 43 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 38th out of 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£107,887
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
12 Nov 2004
£66,375
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2019
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £93,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2018
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2014
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2010
rooms: 2
size: 553 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2007

Data Sources

The property at Apartment 78, The River Buildings, 26 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0GR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Nov 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 May 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.