78, Knighton Lane
78, Knighton Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 78, Knighton Lane, Leicester to be a period freehold house with 818 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 94 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
78, Knighton Lane, Leicester has an estimated sale value of £220,689 and an estimated rental value of £1,035 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Knighton Lane, Leicester, LE2 lies within the LE2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
78, Knighton Lane, Leicester has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2024.
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 78, Knighton Lane, Leicester would be worth £231,723, with a potential rental value of £1,087 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £205,240, with a rental value of £963 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 78, Knighton Lane, Leicester has fallen by £1,015 (0.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £33 (3.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.6%.
Plot Size
78, Knighton Lane, Leicester occupies a 94 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 22 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
78, Knighton Lane, Leicester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Apr 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
78, Knighton Lane, Leicester last changed hands on 23rd February 2018, selling for £122,711. 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 87.1% since February 2018.
- Sold Feb 2018£122,711
- Sold Jun 2001£38,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 420 metres of 78, Knighton Lane, Leicester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 27, Milligan Road, Leicester, LE2 8FF, a freehold house, sold at £215,000 on the 9th January 2026.
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 78, Knighton Lane, Leicester as the 58th largest and the 52nd most expensive of the 141 addresses on Knighton Lane, Leicester, LE2.
Against the LE2 postcode district average, it is £58k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mKnighton Mead Primary Academy
- 700mGranby Primary School
- 900mMarriott Primary School
- 1.2kmSir Jonathan North Girls' College
- 1.2kmLancaster Academy
- 2.0kmFullhurst Community College
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Public Transport Nearby
Leicester station is the nearest stop to 78, Knighton Lane, Leicester at 2.6 kilometres away.
- 2.6kmLeicester
- 3.1kmSouth Wigston
- 6.0kmNarborough
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.
