Penthouse 3, Metropolitan Apartments, 20 Lee Circle, Leicester, LE1 3RF is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 8th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £255,960 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2006 for £167,000. Since then, the value has increased by £88,960, representing a 53.3% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £255,960 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Lee Circle
  • 41.6% higher than the average in the LE1 3RF postcode area
  • and 13.2% lower than the average price for Leicester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 September 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
8th floor
Price (estimate)
£255,960
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Penthouse 3, Metropolitan Apartments, 20 Lee Circle, Leicester, LE1 3RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Aug 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.6%.

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 changing from very good to very poor, while the system remained as electric instantaneous at point of use.
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining flat, insulated (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to system built, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE1 3RF

7 th / 95
Price Rank
42% higher than average
16 th / 47
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
3 rd / 47
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LE1 3RF , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 95. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 47 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 16th out of 47 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£255,960
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
7 Jul 2006
£167,000
Leasehold
+6.4 %
29 Apr 2004
£156,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £111,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2016
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2013
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £123,500
sale date: 28 Nov 2007

Data Sources

The property at Penthouse 3, Metropolitan Apartments, 20 Lee Circle, Leicester, LE1 3RF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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