142, Dorset Avenue
142, Dorset Avenue
Description & Estimates
Public records show 142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston to be a mid-century freehold house with 968 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 349 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has an estimated sale value of £272,212 and an estimated rental value of £1,110 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 lies in the borough of Oadby and Wigston, within the LE18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston would be worth £285,823, with a potential rental value of £1,165 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £253,158, with a rental value of £1,032 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has dropped by £1,861 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £27 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.9%.
Plot Size
142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston occupies a 349 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 24 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 21st largest.
Energy Efficiency
142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Dec 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston last changed hands on 20th September 2024, selling for £280,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 2.2% since September 2024.
- Sold Sep 2024£280,000
- Sold Apr 2021£230,000
- Sold May 1997£63,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 700 metres of 142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 132, Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4WD, a freehold house, sold at £280,000 on the 27th January 2026.
Read more about house prices in LE18.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston as the 39th largest and the 61st most expensive of the 148 addresses on Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18.
Against the LE18 postcode district average, it is £8k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mFairfield Community Primary School
- 600mHoly Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
- 800mWater Leys Primary School
- 1.2kmWigston College
- 1.3kmWigston Academy
- 1.3kmSouth Wigston High School
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Public Transport Nearby
South Wigston station is the nearest stop to 142, Dorset Avenue, Wigston at 900 metres away.
- 900mSouth Wigston
- 4.6kmLeicester
- 5.4kmNarborough
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
