162, Watkin Road
162, Watkin Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 162, Watkin Road, Leicester is a modern freehold house with 654 ft2 of internal area.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 162, Watkin Road, Leicester is £248,581 and the estimated rental value is £950 per month.
Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 is located within the LE2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
162, Watkin Road, Leicester has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2011.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 162, Watkin Road, Leicester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £261,010 and a rental value of £998 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £231,181 and a rental value of £884 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 162, Watkin Road, Leicester has grown by £68 (0.0%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £34 per month (3.6%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
Energy Efficiency
162, Watkin Road, Leicester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Jul 2011.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 162, Watkin Road, Leicester was last sold on 26th August 2011 for £150,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since August 2011, the market for similar properties has risen by 60.4%.
- Sold Aug 2011£150,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 162, Watkin Road, Leicester within a radius of 330 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 166, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW, a freehold house which sold for £220,000 on the 19th August 2021.
Read more about house prices in LE2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 has a total of 382 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 162, Watkin Road, Leicester is the 268th largest and the 60th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £30k less expensive than the average property in LE2.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mHazel Community Primary School
- 700mShaftesbury Junior School
- 700mSt Mary's Fields Academy
- 900mFullhurst Community College
- 1.5kmCastle Mead Academy
- 2.2kmMoat Community College
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 162, Watkin Road, Leicester is Leicester station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmLeicester
- 4.7kmSouth Wigston
- 6.9kmNarborough
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
