Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,283 , which equates to approximately £281 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 May 2015 for £100,000. Since then, the value has increased by £57,283, representing a 57.3% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,283 is:

  • 14.3% lower than the average property price on Birkby Close
  • 11.7% lower than the average in the LE5 1PS postcode area
  • and 46.7% 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 11 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£157,283
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£281
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Apr 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • 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
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE5 1PS

48 th / 80
Price Rank
12% lower than average
55 th / 72
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
30 th / 72
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 1PS , this flat's estimated value ranks 48th out of 80. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 72 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 55th out of 72 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£157,283
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
29 May 2015
£100,000
Leasehold
-20.6 %
21 Nov 2007
£126,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 28 Apr 2023

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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