Flat 68, The River Buildings, 26 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0GR is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £117,245 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Aug 2018 for £93,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,245, representing a 26.1% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £117,245 is:

  • 85.4% lower than the average property price on Western Road
  • 39.4% lower than the average in the LE3 0GR postcode area
  • and 59.4% 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 3 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£117,245
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 68, 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 3 Jun 2023.

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 5 Sep 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
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 LE3 0GR

71 st / 92
Price Rank
39% lower than average
36 th / 43
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
32 nd / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE3 0GR , this flat's estimated value ranks 71th out of 92. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th 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 36th out of 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£117,245
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
23 Aug 2018
£93,000
Leasehold
+24 %
2 Aug 2013
£75,000
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: 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
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £123,950
sale date: 11 Feb 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat 68, The River Buildings, 26 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0GR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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