Kilby – What to look for in houses for sale?

Sometimes, working out the prices of the houses for sale can be tricky business. This is why we created this article all about the price of houses for sale in Kilby, Leicestershire.

From the average asking price of houses for sale in Kilby, to the growth of the population in the area, all will be talked about regarding the city of Kilby. So you will get better clued up on the area, and make finding a house for sale in the UK easier.

Thinking of a different city and perhaps a different location?

If you are looking for a list of cities that are different to the City of Kilby and in different UK region to East Midlands. You might want to consider these as alternatives for your next real estate investment:

• ashurst-wood in East Midlands
• chatcull in East Midlands
• wraysbury in East Midlands
• cannock in East Midlands
• ashfield in East Midlands

Or, visit our dedicated page on the houses for sale data for the whole of the UK which will allow you to pick based on where you think you want to live or invest – houses for sale in the UK.

What is the asking price on average of houses for sale in Kilby?

As you go ahead and make offers on a house for sale, it is sometimes best to know what other people are offering for the same type of house for sale so you know what to offer yourself to get a good deal. So you should know, the average asking price of Kilby is £286,618.

Even though the asking price is not what the eventual price the house is sold at, making a note of the averages for the city of Kilby is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.

Average prices for the houses for sale in Kilby

Reading the table above should therefore give you a good idea of the type of house for sale that is within your budget in Kilby and if you may need to look at a different area in order to buy the type of house you can afford.

Also, noting the £0 should also give you an overview of what the asking price for houses for sale are in general.

Invest in a house for sale that meets your demands

When browsing houses for sale in Kilby you should think about lots of different criteria:

• House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)

• Location of the house for sale – the region and town you are considering to live in are crucial factors to consider before looking for houses for sale. In this article, we define lots of demographic factors that should help you make a decision.

• House for sale transport links – even if working from home is becoming more and more predominant, we suggest you check the transport links the house for sale has.

• Number of bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for the whole family or are you single? Always think about how many bedrooms you need and if that number might change in the future

• energy performance of the house for sale – What is the EPC of the house for sale? Today more than ever, is important that you check the EPC rating of the real estate assets available for sale on the market.

• Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – it is important to remember that internet speed is a consequence of two factors: your plan and the infrastructure available in the area. Always check these parameters before looking for houses for sale. Especially if you are renting the property as this will impact your business costs. Whether that be in an excluded tenancy agreement or a more common, assured shorthold tenancy.

• Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?

• Houses for sale in conservation areas – always check the National Heritage list. If a house for sale is part of this list it means that it might be impossible for you to make changes to the property’s internal and external structure.

• Houses for sale Conditions – some properties, like new builds, need no repairs or works; other houses listed for sale may need some investment to restore them and some others may need a complete renovation. Someone looking for houses for sale should always think about how much time and money they are willing to invest to complete the needed repairs.

What is the final sale price of a house in Kilby?

As well as looking at the asking price for house for sale in Kilby, a sensible homeowner or investor will also consider the final price a house sells for. This final price may be influenced by elements like the amount people are earning in the area and what opportunities for employment there are in Kilby.

Houses for sale, are sold on average in Kilby, after the influence of these factors, at £215,770 as a result. And may be on the rise or decline depending on a combination of variables such as the crime rate, or population growth which was 4% over the last 10 years.

This table above shows the average sale price for each variation of houses for sale in Kilby.

This final table looks at the price per square foot of houses for sale. Looking at the final table, you can take a further average and conclude that the average price per square foot of houses in general in Kilby is £2,480.

This statistic can be used to compare the price of housing between housing categories again or even compare the price for a different city.

Are there any important statistics about the population of Kilby?

What is the education level like in Kilby?

The number of people as a percentage who have been through university and gained a degree is 19%. The ability to buy a home is greatly influenced by the number of people who have degrees. £40,300.00 is the amount people in Kilby are earning.

As you can tell, this figure along with the number of people who have degrees roughly correlate. For reference, the percentage of people who have degrees in the UK is 22.6% and the average household income is.

As a general rule, the bigger the difference between this 22.6% figure and the percentage of people with a degree in Kilby, the bigger the difference in the ability to earn and hence buy a house. A higher number of degrees will increase the potential for people to earn and hence the buying power of the population. This will also push up the price of houses in the area.

Nonetheless, making accurate estimates for the appreciation of homes must be done with other pieces of data in mind such as the rental yields or perhaps the crime rate of the area to name some examples.

What salary does the community in Kilby take home?

Typically, as people earn more money, the more they are able to afford and the better house prices in the area because demand goes up. You could also infer that the amenities such as schools, parks and public areas are generally of high quality as a result.

For these reasons, it could be argued that areas where people earn more money are generally nicer arrears to live in which also attracts more people as a result and further drives up house prices in the area.

To see if this phenomenon occurs in Kilby. Compare the area’s average household income of £40,300.00 to the average household income in the UK at price34,000. Adding to this, compare it with the figure for the highest social grade score too at 17% for more conclusive data on the affluence of the area.

What is the social grade score of Kilby?

The social grade score is a good indicator of what type of jobs people generally work in the area. Whether that be working in the primary sector, secondary sector, tertiary sector or maybe the quaternary sector of jobs.

The scale is slightly different to this though on a scale of A to E. A refers to people who are in the most skilled, managerial roles whereas E include people such as casual workers.

In Kilby, the percentage of people in the two highest categories, A and B is 17%. This figure includes people who are therefore most likely to be more skilled and have higher paid jobs.

When contrasting these figures, the average household income for the area is £40,300.00. This income will generally get bigger as the percentage of people in the A and B categories go up too (17%).

Have the people of Kilby grown in numbers?

The city of Kilby has a total population of 32350. Large population sizes can be good to show there is a high demand for people to buy houses in the area but a better indication is if the population of Kilby is growing.

A small population city can also have high prices of houses for sale, because, if there is a growing population, and demand is still high, this could mean the house prices are pushed up.

Either way, a population must also be looked at in terms of the appreciation of the area as well as the rental yields and if the area really meets your needs.

The five year population change of Kilby

Over time, in the last five years, the population of the city of Kilby has changed by 2%. This figure can tell you a lot because a growing population indicates a house is likely to appreciate. Read more here

In addition, looking at the 10 year figure for population growth in the below paragraphs can give you further evidence as to what the change in population has been for a longer period of time. As a result, you’ll know if this 2% population change is something that has been there for a while or if it is a new trend. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

What is the difference in population over the last 10 years in Kilby?

In the last 10 years, there has been a shift in the population of 4%.

Comparing this to the 5 year figure of Kilby can tell you if there is a long history of population growth or decline, if there are population fluctuations or if the trend is stable.

New industries opening up in the area, the addition of new jobs and also international and national migration might all be reasons for changes in population size. Resulting in people moving in or leaving an area.

A good example of a quick change in population was in Stratford, London in 2012. Here, there was an increase in government spending in the area because of the Olympics which resulted in massive population growth.

In Kilby, what is the crime rate?

For the city of Kilby, crime rate is at 7700%. So for every 1000 people in the area, 7700% commit a crime which is prosecuted. Paying close attention to this figure of crime rate is not only important for the value of a house but also to calculate the maintenance cost of owning a house and how attractive an area can be for future buyers.

So, compare it to the nationwide average of 79.52 per 1000 people and consider if you are happy with this figure based on the price you’re paying for a house you’re interested in.

On top of this, houses that are in areas where there is a high crime rate tend to have to pay higher insurance rates, costing a homeowner in the long term.

Additionally, paying for further security on a house such as CCTV or potentially gates and fences that deter thieves may be necessary for an area with a high crime rate.

In the city of Kilby, is there a lot of green space?

In the city of Kilby, there are 17 acres of green space per 1000 residents.

The charity, ‘Fields in Trusts’ recommends a minimum of 6 acres of green space per 1000 people so it is easy to see where Kilby is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.

How deprived is the population of Kilby?

The number of people who are deprived can have an impact on the perception of your house in the general marketplace. Additionally, if you are looking for a house to live in for the long term, you can start to picture what your neighbours and the people in your area live like financially.

If the proportion of deprivation of Kilby is £0 and in general for the UK this figure is somewhere around 33%, you can see if this figure is something you are happy with as you search for a house to buy.

Kilby in the county of Leicestershire is notable for its specific demographics and has individual characteristics.

For localised cities and the bigger areas of the UK there are wide variations in the demographics that shape an area so the same is also true for the wider region Kilby is located in; East Midlands.

Below, these demographics are talked about in headings that explain how the city has grown, what the education levels are like in Kilby, what the social grade score of the city is like and if the green space matches the recommended levels people living in the UK should have.

Invest in houses for sale in Kilby with the right professional advice

Considering all the above data and information provided, you may want know who can help you buy a house for sale.
Lots of professionals offer property investors and first-time buyers advice and assistance in dealing with the process of acquiring a house for sale.

Below, you can find a list of professionals that come in handy when looking for houses for sale:

• Lender – Is someone capable of lending you the money you need to complete the purchase of the house for sale
• Insurer – Insurance companies provide building insurances and other financial products you need to protect your real estate assets
• Conveyancer – This professional will take care of the legal work needed when looking for a house for sale
• Surveyor – Use this professional to assess the condition of the house for sale you are willing to buy, get an independent valuation and feel more comfortable when negotiating the final price
• Mortgage broker or adviser – Different buyers can access different mortgages to buy a house for sale. Let the mortgage broker suggest to you which one is the best given your financial situation
• Energy professional – Nowadays is more important than ever, to get professional advice on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the house for sale you are considering as your next investment

Why you should consider the average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Kilby

Assuming you are not looking for a house for sale in a certain area because of private reasons such as being close to a family member or you have been relocated to a new office, these are some of the factors to consider in order to understand if an investment is worth your money.

Investors typically look at data such as the average rental yield, the average asking price of rent per month, rent turnover and sale turnover. These KPIs give property investors a solid idea of how the market is performing in that area.

For the city of Kilby, the below table demonstrates this well. To make things simple, it compares these numbers to the wider region of the UK; East Midlands. As well as Leicestershire, to give a smaller scale area to compare the data to.

Assuming that in the future you want to re-sell the house you will eventually purchased in Kilby you might be interested in the number of sales per month (19) that happen in the local housing market. Comparing this figure for Kilby with the above table gives you a good understanding of the profitability of the area.

Are there more or fewer houses being built in Kilby?

Growth in the area can be a good signal of a booming house market. However, too much growth could also have negative consequences on the capital appreciation of a house as time goes on.

Take a look at the table below for Kilby that shows the growth in recent years.

High growth rates can signal an appreciating housing market, nonetheless, if there are too many houses being built, this could reduce demand for housing as the supply of houses for sale starts to catch up with the demand. Leading to stagnation or a decline in house pricing so understanding the growth in Kilby is important.