For sale Semi-detached

23 ADMIRAL CLOSE

WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE18 3AH

2 beds 1 baths 1,119 sq ft Listed 29 Jul 2026 (-4d)

£290,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE18 3AH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 ADMIRAL CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE18 3AH |
| Price | £290,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor area | 104 m² |
| Last sold | £325,000 Nov 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 14/12/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £241/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9300-3995-2020-2992-4435)

## Description

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming kitchen living area, perfect for family gatherings or hosting friends. This open-plan space is filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with modern amenities, making it a joy to prepare meals and enjoy casual dining.

The three-storey design offers a unique advantage, providing additional privacy and space for family members. Each floor is thoughtfully arranged, allowing for comfortable living and easy access to all areas of the home. The property also includes a garage, providing convenient storage or parking options.

One of the standout features of this home is that it is offered with no chain, making the buying process straightforward and hassle-free. This is an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers or those looking to upsize without the stress of lengthy waiting periods.

Admiral Close is situated in a friendly neighbourhood, with local amenities and transport links within easy reach. This property is not just a house; it is a place where memories can be made and cherished for years to come. Do not miss the chance to view this wonderful home in Wigston.

**Kitchen** - 12'9" x 19'10" -

**Lounge** - 12'6" x 9'7" -

**Bedroom One** - 12'6" x 9'8" -

**Bedroom Three** - 12'6" x 6'11" -

**Bedroom Two** - 12'6" x 9'5" -

**Shower Room** - 5'0" x 6'9" -

**Bathroom** - 5'6" x 6'0" -

**Study** - 6'1" x 8'4" -

**Rear Garden** -

## Property Photos

- ![Front (Exterior)](/listings/photos/175039547/1644338) - Front (Exterior)
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/175039547/1644339) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/175039547/1644341) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/175039547/1644343) - Dining Room
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/175039547/1644344) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/175039547/1644346) - Bathroom
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/175039547/1644347) - Living Room
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/175039547/1644348) - Bedroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/175039547/1644349) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/175039547/1644350) - Floor Plan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 ADMIRAL CLOSE, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3AH | £325,000 | 26/11/2024 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ | £230,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 ADMIRAL CLOSE, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3AH | £307,995 | 28/09/2023 | Detached |
| 18 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £350,000 | 15/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 ADMIRAL CLOSE, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3AH | £329,995 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ | £220,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 GREGORY WAY, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UT | £323,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3US | £320,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £316,995 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £339,995 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £321,995 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 20 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £315,995 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 18 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £328,995 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £311,995 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £314,995 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £311,995 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 38 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ | £233,700 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 52 GREGORY WAY, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UT | £304,995 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 50 GREGORY WAY, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UT | £308,995 | 23/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ | £248,000 | 19/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £318,995 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £300,097 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £263,313 (67 Semi-detached, LE18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Midlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £826/mo
- **Realistic:** £918/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,010/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Broughtons Field, LE18 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Broughtons Field, LE18 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Roman Hill, LE18 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Cottams Close, LE18 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Alport Way, LE18 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Spa Lane, LE18 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Wigston, LE18 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Redwood Court, LE18 | £875/mo | 2 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Bell St, LE18 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Aylestone Lane, LE18 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Victoria Street, LE18 | £915/mo | 2 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leicester Road, LE18 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leicester Road, LE18 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £917/mo (13 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £895/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 27×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-362/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,788/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 19.8%
- **10y growth:** 46.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Midlands; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

104 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£325,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£2,788/m²

Local average

£263,313 (+10.1%)

Street crime

82 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

3 storey town house
Includes a spacious garage
Open-plan kitchen living area
No chain for quick sale
Semi-detached house
Located in Admiral Close
Close to local amenities
Easy access to transport links
Ideal for families
Viewing recommended

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Nestled in the charming locale of Admiral Close, Wigston, this delightful semi-detached three-storey town house presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a modern and spacious family home. The property boasts a well-designed layout, ensuring ample room for both relaxation and entertainment.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming kitchen living area, perfect for family gatherings or hosting friends. This open-plan space is filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with modern amenities, making it a joy to prepare meals and enjoy casual dining.

The three-storey design offers a unique advantage, providing additional privacy and space for family members. Each floor is thoughtfully arranged, allowing for comfortable living and easy access to all areas of the home. The property also includes a garage, providing convenient storage or parking options.

One of the standout features of this home is that it is offered with no chain, making the buying process straightforward and hassle-free. This is an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers or those looking to upsize without the stress of lengthy waiting periods.

Admiral Close is situated in a friendly neighbourhood, with local amenities and transport links within easy reach. This property is not just a house; it is a place where memories can be made and cherished for years to come. Do not miss the chance to view this wonderful home in Wigston.

Kitchen - 12'9" x 19'10" -

Lounge - 12'6" x 9'7" -

Bedroom One - 12'6" x 9'8" -

Bedroom Three - 12'6" x 6'11" -

Bedroom Two - 12'6" x 9'5" -

Shower Room - 5'0" x 6'9" -

Bathroom - 5'6" x 6'0" -

Study - 6'1" x 8'4" -

Rear Garden -

Listed by

Wigston

Hunters Property Group Ltd

Reference: 175039547

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 15/12/2022

Expiry date: 14/12/2032

Current heating cost: £241/year

Potential heating cost: £241/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£290,000	-10.8%
Sold	26/11/2024 (1 year ago)	£325,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
24 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ	£230,000	07/02/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 3 ADMIRAL CLOSE, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3AH	£307,995	28/09/2023	Detached
18 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£350,000	15/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 19 ADMIRAL CLOSE, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3AH	£329,995	29/06/2023	Semi-detached
7 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ	£220,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
17 GREGORY WAY, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UT	£323,000	17/06/2022	Semi-detached
5 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3US	£320,000	26/05/2022	Semi-detached
22 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£316,995	31/03/2022	Semi-detached
12 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£339,995	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
16 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£321,995	16/12/2021	Semi-detached
20 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£315,995	16/12/2021	Semi-detached
18 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£328,995	16/12/2021	Semi-detached
10 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£311,995	25/11/2021	Semi-detached
14 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£314,995	25/11/2021	Semi-detached
8 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX	£311,995	25/11/2021	Semi-detached
38 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ	£233,700	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
52 GREGORY WAY, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UT	£304,995	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
50 GREGORY WAY, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UT	£308,995	23/08/2021	Semi-detached
9 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ	£248,000	19/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £318,995 (2 sales)

Area average: £300,097 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 19.8%

10y growth 46.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Midlands. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.9%

5y (index) 21.4%

10y (index) 52.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Midlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £826/mo

Realistic £918/mo

Optimistic £1,010/mo

Based on Postcode area LE → East Midlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LE18 3AH

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bronze Barrow Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Mablowe Field	0.2 miles
Shop	Mercer News	0.5 miles
Shop	Jane's Hair and Beauty	0.6 miles
Train station	South Wigston	1.8 miles
University	University of Leicester	3.3 miles
Train station	Leicester	4.1 miles
Hospital	Leicester Nuffield Hospital	4.8 miles
Hospital	Stewart House	5.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	29
Anti-social behaviour	14
Criminal damage and arson	8
Public order	8
Shoplifting	8
Vehicle crime	5
Other theft	4
Drugs	3
Burglary	2
Other crime	1
Total incidents	82

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Thythorn Field Community Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Meadow Community Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2021
Wigston Menphys Nursery School	Nursery	0.9 miles	Good — 31 Oct 2019
Glenmere Community Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
All Saints Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Requires improvement — 18 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Broughtons Field, LE18	£895/mo	2	0.31 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Broughtons Field, LE18	£895/mo	2	0.31 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Roman Hill, LE18	£895/mo	2	0.37 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Cottams Close, LE18	£800/mo	2	0.43 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Alport Way, LE18	£1,050/mo	2	0.43 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Spa Lane, LE18	£800/mo	2	0.67 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Wigston, LE18	£850/mo	2	0.71 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Redwood Court, LE18	£875/mo	2	0.72 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Bell St, LE18	£800/mo	2	0.83 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Aylestone Lane, LE18	£950/mo	2	0.96 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Victoria Street, LE18	£915/mo	2	1.04 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leicester Road, LE18	£1,100/mo	2	1.07 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leicester Road, LE18	£1,100/mo	2	1.08 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £917/mo (13 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £111,875

Target investor price (1%) £89,500

Gross yield 3.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 27×

Monthly cashflow £-362/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.2%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).