Chestnut Avenue - LE2 5JH
Key Postcode Insights
LE2 5JH is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 677th largest and 1170th most expensive of the 1,980 postcodes in the LE2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 16 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £288,806
- 10 Year change
- up 46.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,038pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 64.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £404/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LE2 5JH is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 677th largest and 1170th most expensive of the 1,980 postcodes in the LE2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 16 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £288,806
- 10 Year change
- up 46.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,038pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 64.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £404/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.3%/year/yr
Explore Properties in LE2 5JH
- 1 Chestnut Avenue
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 3 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed Early-century House
- 5 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 7 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 9 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LE2 5JH sold for £242,000 on 19th February 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 1.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £288,806.
The LE2 5JH Sales Market has increased by 46.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.4% | £288,806 |
| June 2025 | 1.8% | £292,810 |
| June 2024 | 0.5% | £287,709 |
| June 2023 | 1.1% | £286,419 |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £283,231 |
| June 2021 | 7.2% | £259,581 |
| June 2020 | 4.1% | £242,124 |
| June 2019 | 3.9% | £232,545 |
| June 2018 | 6.3% | £223,847 |
| June 2017 | 6.9% | £210,668 |
| June 2016 | 7% | £197,017 |
| June 2015 | 5.1% | £184,104 |
| June 2014 | 7.3% | £175,141 |
| June 2013 | 0.7% | £163,150 |
| June 2012 | 0.2% | £162,096 |
| June 2011 | -0.9% | £161,810 |
| June 2010 | 10.3% | £163,283 |
| June 2009 | -10.5% | £147,997 |
| June 2008 | -4% | £165,361 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £172,251 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,038.
The LE2 5JH Rental Market has increased by 64.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.7% | £1,038pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.2% | £1,002pcm |
| June 2024 | 7% | £952pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.3% | £889pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.6% | £814pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.8% | £756pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £708pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £697pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.6% | £679pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.5% | £655pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.2% | £633pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.2% | £607pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.4% | £589pcm |
| June 2013 | 2% | £575pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £564pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.6% | £567pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.9% | £542pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.7% | £502pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.6% | £533pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £524pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 19th February 2024 for £242,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.5%.
LE2 5JH has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2024£242,000 | 3 Bed House27, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JH27, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JH
- Sold Nov 2023£270,000 | 2 Bed House19, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JH19, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JH
- Sold May 2021£248,000 | 2 Bed House19, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JH19, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JH
Nearby Postcodes
LE2 5JH is the 677th largest and the 1170th most expensive postcode out of the 1,980 postcodes in the LE2 area.
- LE2 5JG, Chestnut Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2LE2 5JG23 Addresses|38 m away
- LE2 5JA, Primrose Hill, Oadby, Leicester, LE2LE2 5JA34 Addresses|102 m away
- LE2 5HJ, Bruins Walk, Oadby, Leicester, LE2LE2 5HJ5 Addresses|118 m away
- LE2 5HE, Brabazon Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2LE2 5HE15 Addresses|130 m away
- LE2 5AN, Churchill Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2LE2 5AN28 Addresses|136 m away
Property Types
- 15 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (15)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 16 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (1)
- D (13)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2025£360,000 | 3 Bed House30, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JG30, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JG
- Sold Dec 2020£300,000 | 3 Bed House30, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JG30, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JG
- Sold Apr 2023£293,500 | 3 Bed House14, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JG14, Chestnut Avenue, Leicester, LE2 5JG
Schools Nearby
- Langmoor Primary School Oadby400 m away
- Launde Primary School500 m away
- Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire1.1 km away
- Gartree High School1.4 km away
- Beauchamp College1.5 km away
- Manor High School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LE2 5JH is South Wigston station, which is 3.8 kilometres away.
- South Wigston|3.8 km away
- Leicester|4.5 km away
- Narborough|8.5 km away
- Syston|10.7 km away
