188, Watkin Road
188, Watkin Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 188, Watkin Road, Leicester to be a modern freehold house with 914 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 154 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
188, Watkin Road, Leicester has an estimated sale value of £306,806 and an estimated rental value of £1,135 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 lies within the LE2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
188, Watkin Road, Leicester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2021.
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 188, Watkin Road, Leicester would be worth £322,147, with a potential rental value of £1,192 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £285,330, with a rental value of £1,056 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 188, Watkin Road, Leicester has fallen by £1,411 (0.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £37 (3.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.4%.
Plot Size
188, Watkin Road, Leicester occupies a 154 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 73 other houses in this postcode, 58 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 25th largest.
Energy Efficiency
188, Watkin Road, Leicester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Jun 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
188, Watkin Road, Leicester last changed hands on 12th April 2018, selling for £233,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 14.1% since April 2018.
- Sold Apr 2018£233,000
- Sold Jun 2011£210,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 330 metres of 188, Watkin Road, Leicester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 202, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW, a freehold house, sold at £290,000 on the 28th November 2025.
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
Our analysis of the public data ranks 188, Watkin Road, Leicester as the 99th largest and the 24th most expensive of the 382 addresses on Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2.
Against the LE2 postcode district average, it is £28k more expensive than the typical property.
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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
Leicester station is the nearest stop to 188, Watkin Road, Leicester at 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmLeicester
- 4.7kmSouth Wigston
- 6.9kmNarborough
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
