42, Shirley Road
42, Shirley Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 42, Shirley Road, Leicester is an early-century freehold house with 1,442 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 621 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 42, Shirley Road, Leicester is £547,617 and the estimated rental value is £1,568 per month.
Shirley Road, Leicester, LE2 is located within the LE2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Shirley Road, Leicester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 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 42, Shirley Road, Leicester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £574,997 and a rental value of £1,647 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £509,283 and a rental value of £1,459 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 42, Shirley Road, Leicester has dropped by £4,340 (0.8%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £47 per month (3.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 42, Shirley Road, Leicester sits on a plot of 621 m2.
We have plot size data on 22 out of 23 other houses in the postcode and 42, Shirley Road, Leicester sits on the 4th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
42, Shirley Road, Leicester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Sep 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 42, Shirley Road, Leicester was last sold on 2nd July 2018 for £370,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since July 2018, the market for similar properties has dropped by 13.0%.
- Sold Jul 2018£370,000
- Sold Aug 1999£149,000
- Sold Jun 1995£110,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 42, Shirley Road, Leicester within a radius of 590 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 27, Shirley Avenue, Leicester, LE2 3NB, a freehold house which sold for £567,500 on the 25th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in LE2.
- Sold Feb 2026£567,500 | 4 Bed House27, Shirley Avenue, Leicester, LE2 3NB27, Shirley Avenue, Leicester, LE2 3NB
- Sold Sep 2022£445,500 | 4 Bed House36, Shirley Road, Leicester, LE2 3LJ36, Shirley Road, Leicester, LE2 3LJ
- Sold Jan 2022£575,000 | 4 Bed House26, Shirley Road, Leicester, LE2 3LJ26, Shirley Road, Leicester, LE2 3LJ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Shirley Road, Leicester, LE2 has a total of 42 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 42, Shirley Road, Leicester is the 32nd largest and the 34th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £269k more expensive than the average property in LE2.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSt Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
- 900mOverdale Junior School
- 1.0kmOverdale Infant School
- 1.5kmSir Jonathan North Girls' College
- 1.6kmLancaster Academy
- 2.1kmMadani Girls' School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 42, Shirley Road, Leicester is Leicester station, which is 2.8 kilometres away.
- 2.8kmLeicester
- 3.7kmSouth Wigston
- 8.0kmNarborough
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast 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.
