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491 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL

UPRN:2465070225Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:41:41.162747+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T18:15:13.343099+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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 3d ago (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
491 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£235,000
£223k - £246kHigh
Estimate
£235k
Range
£223k – £246k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
5.62%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

491 Welford Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (81/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra 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
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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
33/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£235,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield5.62%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+4.8%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0LE2 6BL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 20261594
    Construction of single and two storey front extension; dormer extension at front; alterations to existing dormer at front; alterations (Class C3)
    Pending
  • 20261546
    Certificate of lawful existing use as three self-contained flats (Class C3)
    Pending
  • 20261500
    Variation of condition 8 (Plans) attached to planning permission 20231536 (Change of use from restaurant and ancillary flat (Class E) to two self-contained flats (1x4 bed & 1x5 bed) (Class C3); construction of hip to gable roof; first floor extension and two dormer extensions at rear; alterations (amended plans received 16/11/2023)) to alter the internal layout from previously approved plans.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership78.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
8 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,858
Population Density-
Owner Occupied37%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 82%65+ 4%
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Schools Nearby

  • Millgate School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Millgate School (URN 120362) on 10 Dec 2019

  • Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Avenue Primary School
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Lancaster Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good

0 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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