Property profile

26 Althorp Close

Map showing 26 Althorp Close, Leicester

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Estimated sale price

£175,000

Terraced sold in Aylestone

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold06 Jan 2004
£80,000Change since last sale: +£97,000 (+121%)
Annualised change
+3.6% per yearLeicester annualised change (terraced) since 2004: +4.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £261 per sq ft
£322 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£62 per sq ft (+24%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Aylestone
£193,000Estimate vs local median: −£16,000 (−8.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area51 m² / 549 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 Sept 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
06 Jan 2004£80,000+90%
02 Jul 1999£42,000-

Local market

Property prices in Aylestone

Median price: £237,000
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £193K – £288K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aylestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£415,000£307
Semi-Detached47£256,000£290
Terraced47£193,000£261
Flats4£126,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aylestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£84,475£167,000£132,500
2017£225,000£96,250£161,250£130,000
2018£275,000£77,475£174,500£140,000
2019£290,000£135,000£187,000£147,500
2020£283,000£113,000£190,000£158,000
2021£361,250£126,000£220,000£182,250
2022£384,750£122,500£235,000£202,400
2023£368,875£125,000£237,000£197,500
2024£310,750£159,500£246,000£190,000
2025£350,000£120,000£256,000£210,000
2026£387,750£132,000£250,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£141£183£164
2017£210£147£190£158
2018£202£133£195£172
2019£242£161£215£180
2020£259£205£218£196
2021£284£177£249£206
2022£329£190£258£247
2023£336£203£277£231
2024£294£231£274£239
2025£307£166£284£241
2026£298£156£277£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aylestone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 8PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 8PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 202630, Buckingham Drive, Leicester, LE2 8PYTerracedFreehold£152,000
16 Mar 202645, Buckingham Drive, Leicester, LE2 8PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
27 Feb 202629, Buckingham Drive, Leicester, LE2 8PYTerracedFreehold£165,200
11 Feb 202663, Buckingham Drive, Leicester, LE2 8PYTerracedFreehold£160,000
22 May 202632, Highgrove Crescent, Leicester, LE2 8PXTerracedFreehold£160,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold68 m²£137,000 (2015)
2, Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold74 m²£226,500 (2022)
3 Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold53 m²£110,000 (2005)
4 Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold38 m²£87,000 (2015)
5 Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold41 m²£76,000 (2014)
6 Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold66 m²£46,500 (1998)
7, Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold66 m²£125,000 (2007)
8, Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold84 m²£142,000 (2014)
11, Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold83 m²£137,500 (2013)
12 Althorp Close, LeicesterFreehold68 m²£231,000 (2025)

Area insights for LE2 8PZ

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Overview

Postcode LE2 8PZ is located in an urban city, within the Aylestone area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Aylestone South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aylestone South is £47,577 per year. The median sale price in Aylestone is £237,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,000 and £288,000. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Aylestone South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,808 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Aylestone South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Aylestone South is £47,577 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from LE2 8PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Aylestone South near LE2 8PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
2,409.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.03(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.19(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.36(+106%)
Public order
14.08(+103%)
Drugs
9.6(+230%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
71.31%
Other White
29
11.89%
African
11
4.51%
Indian
7
2.87%
Caribbean
6
2.46%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
25%
No qualifications
48
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.28%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
36.44%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.36%
Owns outright
32
27.12%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the LE2 8PZ postcode area, located within Aylestone South, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 8PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMontrose SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEyres Monsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryGlen Hills Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 8PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 8PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressLutterworth Road, Leicester, LE2 8PEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miEuro Market (U Grubego)747 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8TGWalking directions to Euro Market (U Grubego)