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Apartment 38, 61 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HZ

UPRN:2465173593Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:17:06.212089+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T18:16:22.610102+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
Apartment 38, 61 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HZ

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£163,000
£154k - £171kHigh
Estimate
£163k
Range
£154k – £171k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£700
£650 - £800
Monthly
£700
Yield
5.15%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 38 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (74/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
74/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£163,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£700
Gross Yield5.15%
1y Growth-46.2%
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+4.8%
Last Sold Price£85,000 (2026-06-17)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0LE2 7HZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 20261570
    Demolition of two-storey modern extension; change of use of former school (Class F1) to mixed use comprising of: healthcare centre (Class E) at ground, part upper ground and part first floors; community hall (Class F2) at part first floor; and flats (Class C3)(22x1bed)(8x2bed) at part upper ground, part first, and part upper first, second, and upper second floors; construction of 5 storey extension to rear; new vehicular access (Upperton Road) with associated parking refuse store and landscaping
    Pending
  • 20261569
    Internal and external alterations including demolition of modern rear extension to Grade II listed building (Class F1)
    Pending
  • 20261508
    Notification of works to one (1) tree in Ashleigh Road conservation area
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership78.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining131 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-06-17
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,858
Population Density-
Owner Occupied23%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 84%65+ 2%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Mary's Fields Academy
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as St Mary's Fields Primary School (URN 120025) on 11 Jan 2023

  • Shaftesbury Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Hazel Community Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Fullhurst Community College
    0.5 mi
    Good

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

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