Property profile

1 Cairngorm Close

Map showing 1, Cairngorm Close, Leicester

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£180,000

Terraced sold in Saffron

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 sold26 Feb 2020
£140,000Change since last sale: +£41,000 (+29%)
Annualised change
+4.0% per yearLeicester annualised change (terraced) since 2020: +4.2% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £228 per sq ft
£300 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£72 per sq ft (+31%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Saffron
£187,750Estimate vs local median: −£7,000 (−3.5%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area56 m² / 605 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 2 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection02 Jun 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
26 Feb 2020£140,000+115%
30 Nov 2011£65,000+91%
28 Aug 2001£34,000-

Local market

Property prices in Saffron

Median price: £190,750
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £172K – £223K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 (about £236 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,700 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saffron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£232,500£274
Terraced26£187,750£228
Flats4£130,000£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saffron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£130,000£125,000
2017£122,500£139,000£130,250
2018£115,000£160,000£139,500
2019£117,000£168,000£143,250
2020£130,500£170,000£150,000
2021£98,000£190,000£162,500
2022£127,500£208,000£180,000
2023£123,000£210,000£192,500
2024£125,000£212,500£177,000
2025£130,000£220,000£186,125
2026£135,000£242,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saffron.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£149£150
2017£181£146£147
2018£198£185£169
2019£181£193£177
2020£192£187£178
2021£202£217£185
2022£227£242£221
2023£233£250£217
2024£196£243£217
2025£232£244£230
2026£195£274£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saffron.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202510, Grampian Close, Leicester, LE2 6RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
09 Apr 20261, Cheviot Road, Leicester, LE2 6RGTerracedFreehold£190,000
17 Oct 202519, Cheviot Road, Leicester, LE2 6RGTerracedFreehold£190,000
18 Sept 202530, Cheviot Road, Leicester, LE2 6RGTerracedFreehold£185,250
30 Apr 20259, Cheviot Road, Leicester, LE2 6RGTerracedFreehold£118,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Cairngorm Close, Leicester, LeicesterFreehold56 m²£145,000 (2021)
3 Cairngorm Close, Leicester, LeicesterFreehold55 m²£94,000 (2009)
4, Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold55 m²£175,000 (2024)
6, Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold56 m²£108,000 (2016)
7, Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold56 m²£92,000 (2015)
9, Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold77 m²£85,000 (2008)
11, Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold86 m²£98,950 (2014)
13 Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold56 m²£85,000 (2006)
15, Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold55 m²£85,000 (2006)
17 Cairngorm Close, LeicesterFreehold56 m²£29,000 (2000)

Area insights for LE2 6RJ

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Overview

Postcode LE2 6RJ is located in an urban city, within the Saffron area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West Knighton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year. The median sale price in Saffron is £190,750 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,250 and £223,000. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Aylestone Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

West Knighton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,964 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Knighton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.7%

Approximately 29.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 91 ft away from LE2 6RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Knighton near LE2 6RJ 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 6RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAylestone Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground
0.3 miChiltern Green Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Chiltern Green Play Park

Area Profile

Population
393
Population density
6,379.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.52(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.1(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.94(+114%)
Public order
12.93(+87%)
Vehicle crime
10.77(+161%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
36.8%
African
104
26.4%
Other White
41
10.41%
Other
19
4.82%
Indian
18
4.57%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
59
20.92%
No qualifications
57
20.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
18.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.12%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
29.66%
Social rents from council
41
28.28%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.07%
Owns outright
25
17.24%
Other social rented
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

Schools

In the LE2 6RJ postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 6RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySir Jonathan North Girls' CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryLancaster AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryMarriott Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 6RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 6RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest In XtraThe Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LNWalking directions to Best In Xtra
0.3 miHeron Foods457 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6ULWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miEuropean Store461 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UGWalking directions to European Store
0.4 miTesco ExpressSaffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miStep In483-485 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UGWalking directions to Step In