Watkin Road, Freemens Meadow, Leicester
By Martin & Co
£ 170,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Martin & Co says ..
A Two Bedroomed apartment in a secure building on the Freemens Common Development with allocated parking space. The property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and the accommodation briefly comprises an L shaped entrance hallway, spacious lounge diner, two bedrooms, master en-...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment located on Watkin Road in Leicester’s Westcotes area, offers a modern living space within a well-maintained building. The property boasts an open-plan living area, a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, and two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The apartment benefits from two bathrooms, which is desirable.
The location presents easy access to Leicester city centre and its amenities via a train station that is relatively close by. Several schools are within a reasonable distance, although the Ofsted ratings for nearby schools would need to be verified for a complete picture of suitability for families.
One significant drawback is the absence of a private garden or outdoor space, which is typical for apartments but may be a deal-breaker for some buyers. The provided photos showcase a clean and well-maintained interior, with a modern design. The apartment’s layout appears functional and efficient.
The listing price is competitive with similar properties in the area but may reflect the lack of outdoor space and the property’s size. Potential buyers would need to weigh the advantages of location and condition against the lack of land and overall square footage when considering the apartment’s value.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 780.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 207,292.00 £Increased by 6.80 %
- Est sale value
- 195,000.00 £Increased by 31.58 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,080.00 £/moIncreased by 60.95 %
- Est letting value
- 780.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 6.25 %Increased by 50.60 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School | Free Schools | 0.67 KM | |
| Shaftesbury Junior School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.92 KM |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.01 KM |
| St Mary'S Fields Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 1.02 KM |
| King Richard Iii Infant And Nursery School | Community School | Good | 1.13 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upperton Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Martin Ryan Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pentland Close | £ 230,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Narborough Road North | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Infirmary Square | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 1947 | LEI | 2.54 KM |
| South Wigston | 1949 | SWS | 4.65 KM |
| Narborough | 1881 | NBR | 8.48 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkin Road, Leicester | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Watkin Road, Freemens Meadow, Leicester | £ 170,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Watkin Road, Freemans Meadow, Leicester | £ 132,500 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HY | £ 165,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Watkin Road, Leicester | £ 185,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 47 Watkin Road | £ 235,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 49 Watkin Road | £ 210,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 4 Helmdon Road | £ 250,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 13 Helmdon Road | £ 249,999 | 0.04 KM |
| 9 Helmdon Road | £ 220,000 | 0.04 KM |