Sold STC Terraced

82 LIVINGSTONE STREET

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 0QY

2 beds 872 sq ft Listed 11 May 2016 (-3685d)

£120,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (LE3 0QY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 82 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 0QY |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 81 m² |
| Last sold | £120,000 Aug 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/05/2036
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2311-1711-1019-1112-3326)

## Description

Perfect first time buy or investment property, this home is offered for sale with no upward chain.

Beginning your journey through the front door into the lounge diner there is a spacious yet cosy area with a feature fireplace, a dining area with space for a table and chairs perfect to entertain family and friends. Walking through into the kitchen there is fitted wall and base units with work surface all around,  integrated oven, gas hob and extractor hood over, appliance space and an opening leading to the useful utility area which has plumbing for a washing machine and extra storage space. To the first floor landing there are two double bedroom and a bathroom. The bathroom consists of a white three piece suite, a low level wc, wash hand basin and corner bath with an over head shower.

Externally the rear aspect there is a low maintenance court yard with space for a table and chairs. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the full potential of this property. EER Grade D.Price Guide £120,000 - £125,000. Details awaiting owners approval

The property is positioned in a great location, perfect for local amenities and schooling and in close proximity to Fosse Park, and the motorway network, there is access to Leicester City centre with regular bus service. With a local Primary school and High school in the area. Fantastic restaurants and bars are on your doorstep but far enough away to not interfere with your peace and quiet.

**Lounge Diner** - 7.95m x 3.35m (26'1" x 11' ) -

**Kitchen** - 3.38m x 1.83m (11'1" x 6') -

**Utility** - 1.85m x 1.83m (6'1" x 6') -

**First Floor Landing** -

**Bedroom One** - 3.68m x 3.33m (12'1" x 10'11") -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.68m x 3.00m (12'1" x 9'10") -

**Bathroom** - 3.35m x 1.83m (11' x 6') -

## Property Photos

- ![P1050325.JPG](/listings/photos/54137398/227949) - P1050325.JPG
- ![Lounge Diner](/listings/photos/54137398/227950) - Lounge Diner
- ![Lounge Diner](/listings/photos/54137398/227951) - Lounge Diner
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/54137398/227952) - Kitchen
- ![Utility](/listings/photos/54137398/227953) - Utility
- ![P1050334.JPG](/listings/photos/54137398/227954) - P1050334.JPG
- ![P1050335.JPG](/listings/photos/54137398/227955) - P1050335.JPG
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/54137398/227956) - Bathroom
- ![P1050333.JPG](/listings/photos/54137398/227957) - P1050333.JPG
- ![P1050332.JPG](/listings/photos/54137398/227959) - P1050332.JPG

## Floorplans

- ![82 Livingstone Stree](/listings/photos/54137398/227960) - 82 Livingstone Stree
- ![82 Livingstone Stree](/listings/photos/54137398/227963) - 82 Livingstone Stree

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/54137398/227966) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/54137398/227970) - EI Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 82 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £120,000 | 25/08/2016 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 105 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JY | £173,000 | 13/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 165 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JZ | £215,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 130 WESTCOTES DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 0QS | £330,000 | 03/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 22 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £125,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 101 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QH | £157,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 69 TYNDALE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QQ | £157,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 58 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ | £134,000 | 13/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 56 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ | £120,500 | 13/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 26 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QG | £168,000 | 10/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 66 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QG | £147,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £151,000 | 21/02/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 38 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £145,000 | 03/02/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 98 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £197,000 | 10/01/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 36 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £139,000 | 04/10/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 104 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £137,000 | 24/05/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £163,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 34 LATIMER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QE | £132,500 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 100 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ | £170,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QG | £161,250 | 01/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 69 LATIMER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QF | £180,000 | 04/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 CRANMER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QB | £185,000 | 02/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 80 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £140,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 76 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JW | £206,000 | 19/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 104 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ | £160,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 72 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £183,000 | 16/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 78 LINKWAY GARDENS, LEICESTER, LE3 0LU | £148,000 | 13/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 50 CHERRYLEAS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 0LS | £146,000 | 22/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 58 FOSSE ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LE3 0QD | £190,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 90 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £190,000 | 29/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 78 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JW | £235,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 102 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £165,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 94 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £159,950 | 22/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £172,500 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 48 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £145,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £158,032 (14 sales)
**Area average:** £175,763 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £189,233 (103 Terraced, LE3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -36.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £923/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,025/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,128/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.85% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £128,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £102,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,481/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.1%
- **10y growth:** 41.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leicester; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 67.7%

## 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

Floor area

81 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£120,000 Aug 2016

Price per m²

£1,481/m²

Local average

£189,233 (-36.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,611 of 33,755)

Street crime

1149 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Perfect First Time Buy Or Investment Property
Open Plan Lounge Diner
Fitted Kitchen
Separate Utility
Two Well Proportioned Bedrooms
Bathroom With Three Piece Suite
Enclosed Court Yard
UPVC Double Glazed & Gas Central Heating
Viewing Highly Recommended
NO UPWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Perfect first time buy or investment property, this home is offered for sale with no upward chain.
Beginning your journey through the front door into the lounge diner there is a spacious yet cosy area with a feature fireplace, a dining area with space for a table and chairs perfect to entertain family and friends. Walking through into the kitchen there is fitted wall and base units with work surface all around, integrated oven, gas hob and extractor hood over, appliance space and an opening leading to the useful utility area which has plumbing for a washing machine and extra storage space. To the first floor landing there are two double bedroom and a bathroom. The bathroom consists of a white three piece suite, a low level wc, wash hand basin and corner bath with an over head shower.
Externally the rear aspect there is a low maintenance court yard with space for a table and chairs. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the full potential of this property. EER Grade D.Price Guide £120,000 - £125,000. Details awaiting owners approval

The property is positioned in a great location, perfect for local amenities and schooling and in close proximity to Fosse Park, and the motorway network, there is access to Leicester City centre with regular bus service. With a local Primary school and High school in the area. Fantastic restaurants and bars are on your doorstep but far enough away to not interfere with your peace and quiet.

Lounge Diner - 7.95m x 3.35m (26'1" x 11' ) -

Kitchen - 3.38m x 1.83m (11'1" x 6') -

Utility - 1.85m x 1.83m (6'1" x 6') -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 3.68m x 3.33m (12'1" x 10'11") -

Bedroom Two - 3.68m x 3.00m (12'1" x 9'10") -

Bathroom - 3.35m x 1.83m (11' x 6') -

Listed by

Wigston & Aylestone

Nestegg Properties

Reference: 54137398

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/05/2026

Expiry date: 21/05/2036

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

82 Livingstone Stree

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/08/2016 (9 years ago)	£120,000	—

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
105 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JY	£173,000	13/01/2026	Terraced
165 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JZ	£215,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
130 WESTCOTES DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 0QS	£330,000	03/12/2025	Terraced
Same street 22 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£125,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
101 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QH	£157,000	21/11/2025	Terraced
69 TYNDALE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QQ	£157,000	21/11/2025	Terraced
58 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ	£134,000	13/11/2025	Terraced
56 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ	£120,500	13/11/2025	Terraced
26 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QG	£168,000	10/11/2025	Terraced
66 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QG	£147,000	07/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 20 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£151,000	21/02/2025	Terraced
Same street 38 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£145,000	03/02/2025	Terraced
Same street 98 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£197,000	10/01/2025	Terraced
Same street 36 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£139,000	04/10/2024	Terraced
Same street 104 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£137,000	24/05/2024	Terraced
Same street 4 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£163,000	07/12/2023	Terraced
34 LATIMER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QE	£132,500	20/11/2023	Terraced
100 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ	£170,000	17/11/2023	Terraced
30 LUTHER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QG	£161,250	01/11/2023	Terraced
69 LATIMER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QF	£180,000	04/09/2023	Terraced
3 CRANMER STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QB	£185,000	02/08/2023	Terraced
Same street 80 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£140,000	23/06/2023	Terraced
76 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JW	£206,000	19/05/2023	Terraced
104 RIDLEY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QJ	£160,000	24/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 72 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£183,000	16/03/2023	Terraced
78 LINKWAY GARDENS, LEICESTER, LE3 0LU	£148,000	13/03/2023	Terraced
50 CHERRYLEAS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 0LS	£146,000	22/12/2022	Terraced
58 FOSSE ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LE3 0QD	£190,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 90 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£190,000	29/11/2022	Terraced
78 HARROW ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 0JW	£235,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 102 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£165,000	01/07/2022	Terraced
Same street 94 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£159,950	22/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 46 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£172,500	29/10/2021	Terraced
Same street 48 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY	£145,000	17/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £158,032 (14 sales)

Area average: £175,763 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.1%

10y growth 41.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Leicester. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.3%

5y (index) 18.8%

10y (index) 67.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £923/mo

Realistic £1,025/mo

Optimistic £1,128/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leicester.

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
University	University of Leicester	0.1 miles
Shop	West-End Laundrette	0.1 miles
Shop	Freedom Mobility	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Kate Street	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.3 miles
University	Unknown	0.5 miles
Hospital	Leicester Royal Infirmary	0.8 miles
Train station	Unknown	1.2 miles
Train station	Leicester	1.2 miles
Hospital	Unknown	1.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	373
Anti-social behaviour	143
Public order	140
Shoplifting	131
Criminal damage and arson	102
Other theft	76
Drugs	43
Vehicle crime	30
Burglary	29
Other crime	22
Bicycle theft	20
Theft from the person	15
Robbery	14
Possession of weapons	11
Total incidents	1149

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Shaftesbury Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2022
Cherryleas Assessment Centre	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 9 Jun 2024
Brook Mead Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 7 May 2024
Castle Mead Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 16 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.85%

Max investor price (0.8%) £128,125

Target investor price (1%) £102,500

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).

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