# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE18 3AH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 ADMIRAL CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE18 3AH | | Price | £320,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 104 m² | | Last sold | £325,000 Nov 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **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 The Property Immaculately-presented, large four bedroom semi-detached home, spread over three storeys, with more than 1 year left on NHBC warranty! Ready to move straight in and with a layout that offers great flexibility for a modern lifestyle, this stunning home is ideal for anyone looking to settle in the popular, upcoming area of Wigston Meadows Entering into a spacious hallway, downstairs accommodation offers a WC, a large open-plan modern kitchen-diner/living area - kitchen with fully-integrated appliances - with patio doors opening out onto the rear garden, and a further reception room that would make the perfect home study. Moving up to the first floor you'll find a superb master bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a lounge or another large bedroom. The top floor offers, two further spacious bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Immaculately presented throughout, this almost brand new family home offers a flexible style of living and is ideal for First Time Buyers and growing families alike. The rear garden has been landscaped, offering the perfect, low-maintenance outdoor space with a lawn, ideal for sitting out and enjoying the summer sun! There is a single detached garage to the side of the property with off-road parking in front for two vehicles. Book your viewing now via the Purplebricks website to avoid disappointment! Admiral Close occupies a fantastic location in the heart of the new Wigston Fields development that has already become such a thriving community. With a range of amenities nearby, as well as excellent local primary and secondary schooling on offer, the location provides an excellent place for families to settle. It also has great transport links with regular bus routes to and from Leicester City Centre, and easy access to the M1 and M69 close by. 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We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. ## Property Photos - ![Front View](/listings/photos/145584818/415866) - Front View - ![View](/listings/photos/145584818/415867) - View - ![Living / Dining Room](/listings/photos/145584818/415868) - Living / Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/145584818/415870) - Kitchen - ![Living / Dining Room](/listings/photos/145584818/415872) - Living / Dining Room - ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/145584818/415874) - Reception Room - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145584818/415876) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145584818/415878) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145584818/415880) - Bedroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/145584818/415884) - Shower Room - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145584818/415886) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145584818/415887) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/145584818/415888) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/145584818/415889) - Bathroom - ![Rear View](/listings/photos/145584818/415890) - Rear View ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/145584818/415895) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/145584818/415897) - epc ## 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 | | 8 CLAYHILL FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UX | £311,995 | 25/11/2021 | 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 | | 52 GREGORY WAY, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UT | £304,995 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 38 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ | £233,700 | 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 | | 39 MABLOWE FIELD, WIGSTON, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 3UJ | £242,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £318,995 (2 sales) **Area average:** £296,869 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £263,048 (62 Semi-detached, LE18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +21.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Midlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £820/mo - **Realistic:** £911/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,002/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Johnson Close, LE18 | £2,100/mo | 4 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,100/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.66% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000 *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 £2,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £605/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.8% *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:** £3,077/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.6% - **10y growth:** 58.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Midlands; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 20% - **10y growth (index):** 56.4% ## 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)