Flat 8, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £175,365 , which equates to approximately £296 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2017 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,365, representing a 40.3% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £175,365 is:

  • 4.4% lower than the average property price on Birkby Close
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the LE5 1PS postcode area
  • and 40.5% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in LE5 1PS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£175,365
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£296
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 8, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 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 16 Jul 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from 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

27 th / 80
Price Rank
2% lower than average
50 th / 72
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
22 nd / 72
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE5 1PS , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 80. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 72 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 50th out of 72 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£175,365
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
23 Jan 2017
£125,000
Leasehold
-11 %
3 Dec 2007
£140,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2025
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

Data Sources

The property at Flat 8, 8 Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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