61, Dorset Avenue
61, Dorset Avenue
Description & Estimates
Public records show 61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston to be a mid-century freehold house with 742 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 388 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has an estimated sale value of £250,162 and an estimated rental value of £1,025 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
61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2015.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston would be worth £262,670, with a potential rental value of £1,076 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £232,651, with a rental value of £953 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 61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has moved down by £1,710 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £25 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.9%.
Plot Size
61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston occupies a 388 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 43 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Nov 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston last changed hands on 27th January 2016, selling for £165,000. 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 56.8% since January 2016.
- Sold Jan 2016£165,000
- Sold Jul 2012£143,750
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 720 metres of 61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 14, Sussex Road, Wigston, LE18 4WP, a freehold house, sold at £240,000 on the 31st January 2025.
Read more about house prices in LE18.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
More reading links
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston as the 111th largest and the 109th most expensive of the 148 addresses on Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18.
Against the LE18 postcode district average, it is £14k less expensive than the typical property.
More reading links
Schools Nearby
- 300mFairfield Community Primary School
- 600mHoly Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
- 1.0kmRolleston Primary School
- 1.1kmSouth Wigston High School
- 1.3kmWigston College
- 1.4kmWigston Academy
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
South Wigston station is the nearest stop to 61, Dorset Avenue, Wigston at 800 metres away.
- 800mSouth Wigston
- 4.8kmLeicester
- 5.1kmNarborough
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.
