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168 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 4WE

UPRN:2465115506Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band AEPC: E (41)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-02T04:00:05.857782+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:41:49.405947+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 2d 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
168 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 4WE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£104,000
£84k - £125kLow
Estimate
£104k
Range
£84k – £125k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£550
£500 - £600
Monthly
£550
Yield
6.35%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

168 Ethel Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (54/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)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
HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
41/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£104,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£550
Gross Yield6.35%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.3%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+4.9%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0LE5 4WE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 20261595
    Variation of condition 2 (Materials), 5 (LEMP), 6 (Ecology Management Plan), 10 (Noise/Venilation/Energy), 14 (Construction Method Statement) and 15 (Approved plans) attached to planning permission 20241158 (Variation of condition 2 (Materials) attached to planning permission 20230911 (Change of use of hospital staff accommodation and surrounding land to residential to form 100 self contained flats (32 x 2-bed; 68 x 3-bed) (Class C3). External and internal alterations, landscaping and cycle/car parking) to amend the trigger for the submission of material details from before the development is begun to before any works on external elevations are begun)
    Pending
  • 20261557
    Replacement of garage door with two windows and a wall between them at front of house (Class C3) to facilitate conversion of garage to habitable room & bathroom
    Pending
  • 20261431
    Installation of two rooflights at front; hip to gable roof conversion; installation of window on side elevation; construction of dormer at rear of house (Class C3)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership80.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,858
Population Density1,823 /km²
Owner Occupied64%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 59%65+ 19%

Schools Nearby

  • Crown Hills Community College
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Ash Field Academy
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Coleman Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Linden Primary School
    0.3 mi
    -

5 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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