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230 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW

UPRN:2465184792Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-19T04:00:03.174024+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:24:10.256673+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d 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 4d 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
230 Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HW

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£267,000
£254k - £280kHigh
Estimate
£267k
Range
£254k – £280k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
5.84%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

230 Watkin Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (93/100). 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.

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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
93/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 75
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£267,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield5.84%
1y Growth+19.6%
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+4.8%
Last Sold Price£160,000 (2018-08-01)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0LE2 7HW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 20261569
    Internal and external alterations including demolition of modern rear extension to Grade II listed building (Class F1)
    Pending
  • 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
  • 20261559
    Removal of conditions 2 (student occupancy) attached to planning permission 20071409 (Change of use of basement, part of ground floor, first, second and third floors from offices (Class B1) and fourth floor extension to provide one 1 bedroom selfcontained flat (Class C3) and forty bedrooms for student accommodation in the following configuration: two 1 bedroom flats, one 4 bedroom cluster flat, three 6 bedroom cluster flats, two 8 bedroom cluster flats (sui generis)) to allow the property to be used as accommodation for young professionals as well as students (flats B, C, E, G, H, J) (Class C3), as well as short term lets (Flats D, F) (Sui Generis).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership78.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-08-01
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,858
Population Density8,198 /km²
Owner Occupied23%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 84%65+ 2%
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Schools Nearby

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

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Requires improvementConcerns
  • Cherryleas Assessment Centre
    0.5 mi
    -

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

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