Flat 26, Watermead Court, 27 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4JU is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £162,964 , which equates to approximately £219 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Dec 2016 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,964, representing a 30.4% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,964 is:

  • 22.8% lower than the average property price on Wanlip Lane
  • 18.1% lower than the average in the LE4 4JU postcode area
  • and 48.5% 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 10 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£162,964
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£219
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 26, Watermead Court, 27 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Apr 2014.

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 14 Jan 2011. The rating of B remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE4 4JU

26 th / 48
Price Rank
18% lower than average
7 th / 37
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
33 rd / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE4 4JU , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 37 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 7th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,964
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
2 Dec 2016
£125,000
Leasehold
+10.1 %
15 Jun 2015
£113,500
Leasehold
-1.3 %
27 Jan 2012
£115,000
Leasehold
-20.1 %
1 Dec 2006
£143,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
rooms: 2
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2015
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 26, Watermead Court, 27 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4JU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Dec 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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