Flat 24, 26-28 Princess Road West, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 6TS
By Shonki Brothers
£ 82,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Shonki Brothers says ..
*For Sale by Auction on 19/02/2025. Leasehold. Third floor one bedroom flat having electric heating & double glazing. The property is currently Let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Ideal investment opportunity.
Property Oracle says ..
This is a one-bedroom flat located in a central Leicester location at Flat 24, 26-28 Princess Road West. The property is being sold via auction. The apartment appears to be in adequate condition, featuring a modern kitchen and bathroom. Photos indicate that it is fairly clean and functional for a single occupant, though not particularly stylish.
The exterior shows a typical city centre building style. Access appears to be via a communal stairwell which has some evidence of wear and tear. A lack of information on property size (square footage and plot size) makes a full evaluation challenging. However, nearby properties show a significant range of price points. Nearby comparable properties offer a mix of new build apartments and renovated period properties.
The proximity to Leicester railway station, several schools, and the city centre itself are key positive factors. The presence of nearby streets such as Duke Street, York Street, and Wellington Street provides a broader context for local property prices, although average price per square foot data is unavailable for most streets. The lack of specific information about the leasehold, particularly the length of the lease and ground rent, represents a significant uncertainty for potential buyers.
Overall, this property offers a potentially affordable entry point into the Leicester property market, given its central location. However, prospective buyers should fully investigate the leasehold details and conduct a thorough property survey before committing to a purchase. It is likely to be of most interest to investment buyers given it is currently let. The lack of information makes an entirely unbaised review difficult.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 0
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 273,747.00 £Decreased by 7.23 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,032.00 £/moDecreased by 0.77 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.52 %Increased by 6.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 8.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form | Free Schools 16 To 19 | 0.29 KM | |
| The Children'S Hospital School | Foundation Special School | Outstanding | 0.55 KM |
| Leicester College | Further Education | Good | 0.83 KM |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.04 KM |
| De Montfort University | Higher Education Institutions | Good | 1.05 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| King Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| York Street | £ 104,333 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wellington Street | £ 255,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mill Street | £ 74,400 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 1947 | LEI | 0.57 KM |
| South Wigston | 1949 | SWS | 5.29 KM |
| Syston | 1900 | SYS | 8.92 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Road West, Leicester | £ 130,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Princess Road West, Leicester | £ 100,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Princess Road West, Leicester | £ 215,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Princess Road West, Leicester | £ 235,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Bosworth House, 9 - 15 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicestershire | £ 142,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 New Walk | £ 505,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 11 New Walk | £ 450,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 10 Princess Road West | £ 380,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 69 King Street | £ 337,000 | 0.17 KM |
| 2 Turner Street | £ 225,000 | 0.17 KM |