70 Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJ
UPRN:2465026956Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T12:56:40.666537+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:04:41.224364+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:04:20.253607+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
45
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£93,000
£74k - £111kLow
Estimate
£93k
Range
£74k – £111k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£550
£500 - £550
Monthly
£550
Yield
7.10%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
70 Blackthorn Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 45/100. Investment score 51/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (40/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
45
HP Score
45/ 100
Mixed
51
Investment Score
51/ 100
Moderate
100
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
40
Walkability
40/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£93,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£550
Gross Yield7.10%
1y Growth-4.5%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+3.4%
10y Growth+5.3%
Last Sold Price£72,500 (2019-05-10)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0LE4 1BJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingP/26/1719/2Construction of an enclosed micro battery storage unit
- RejectedP/26/1141/2Outline application for the erection of two storey building containing 2no. flats
- PendingP/26/1112/2Outline application for the erection of up to 7no. dwellings and access alterations to existing dwelling. (All matters reserved except for access)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership68.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2019-05-10
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£27,858
Population Density1,500 /km²
Owner Occupied52%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 68%65+ 12%
Schools Nearby
- Heatherbrook Primary Academy0.1 miGood
- Wolfdale School0.5 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- The Latimer Primary School0.6 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Beaumont Lodge Primary School0.6 miGood
1 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 47 Blackthorn Drive-£255k-
- 91 Blackthorn Drive-£210k-
- 77 Blackthorn Drive-£100k-
- 53 Blackthorn Drive-£135k-