Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3
By Focus Property Sales and Management
£ 400,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Focus Property Sales and Management says ..
Beautifully renovated Edwardian property with period features. Spacious layout includes living room, family room with garden access, and stylish kitchen/diner. Five bedrooms over two floors, luxury bathroom. One of the bedrooms features a balcony. Low maintenance rear garden.
Property Oracle says ..
This five-bedroom property on Westcotes Drive, Leicester, presents a compelling proposition for buyers. The property has clearly been extensively renovated to a high standard, as evidenced by the modern kitchen, stylish bathrooms and updated interior finishes. The photos suggest a contemporary style, blending seamlessly with the likely period features of a traditional Victorian or Edwardian property (the description references ‘Victorian home’).
The location in Westcotes is generally considered desirable, providing a balance between residential tranquility and access to amenities. The proximity to Leicester city centre, schools (although Ofsted ratings vary), and local transport options adds value. The relatively small rear garden, as seen in the provided images, is a notable consideration, particularly for those seeking larger outdoor spaces.
While the listing price of £400,000 is in line with some comparable properties in the area, a precise evaluation requires more detailed information on the average price per square foot for similar properties on Westcotes Drive, given the lack of sqft data in the provided comparable listings. The high-quality renovation, the number of bedrooms and the general desirability of the Westcotes location support the current list price. However, a more in-depth analysis of local market trends is needed to determine precise value for money.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 9
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 828.50
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 207,292.00 £Increased by 6.80 %
- Est sale value
- 207,125.00 £Increased by 31.58 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,080.00 £/moIncreased by 60.95 %
- Est letting value
- 828.50 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 6.25 %Increased by 50.60 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre | Miscellaneous | 0.27 KM | |
| Shaftesbury Junior School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.55 KM |
| Avanti Fields School | Free Schools | 0.63 KM | |
| West End Sure Start Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.63 KM | |
| Rowley Fields Sure Start Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.70 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Street | £ 172,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Narborough Road North | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tudor Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Sandhurst Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tewkesbury Street | £ 285,515 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 1947 | LEI | 3.37 KM |
| South Wigston | 1949 | SWS | 5.75 KM |
| Narborough | 1881 | NBR | 8.33 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 | £ 380,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 | £ 400,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 0QS | £ 335,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Harrow Road, West End | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Harrow Road, Leicester, LE3 | £ 205,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 88b Westcotes Drive | £ 100,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 98 Westcotes Drive | £ 290,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 130 Westcotes Drive | £ 299,950 | 0.01 KM |
| 88a Westcotes Drive | £ 58,500 | 0.01 KM |
| 138 Westcotes Drive | £ 150,000 | 0.01 KM |