# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (LE3 0QY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 98 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 0QY | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 74 m² | | Last sold | £197,000 Jan 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/08/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,426/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,100 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - 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/2112-8751-7111-1119-4211) ## Description This stunning modern two-bedroom terraced property offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience, all while being meticulously maintained to the highest standard. With its sleek, minimalistic design, no work is required—this home is ready for you to move in and enjoy. Properties of this calibre at such a competitive price point are rare, making this a truly unique opportunity. Upon entering, you’re greeted by an inviting entrance hall that leads to a bright and spacious open-plan living and dining room, benefiting from dual aspect windows that flood the space with natural light. The living area showcases a gorgeous open feature fireplace. The stylish, modern fitted kitchen is located at the rear of the property, with direct access to a beautifully kept low maintenance rear garden, perfect for outdoor relaxation or entertaining. An additional benefit of outhouses providing ample storage space. Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to a spacious master bedroom at the front of the property, offering plenty of room for storage and relaxation. A well-proportioned second bedroom and a contemporary bathroom suite complete the layout, both designed with modern aesthetics and functionality in mind. The landing itself gives access to the insulated and partially boarded loft space. This property is an ideal choice for first-time buyers and is located within walking distance of Leicester City Centre, offering easy access to local amenities, shopping, dining, and transport links. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 98 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £197,000 | 10/01/2025 | Terraced | | 98 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £132,000 | 18/08/2017 | Terraced | | 98 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £118,000 | 22/11/2013 | 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 | | 9 BROWNING STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0JJ | £137,500 | 15/08/2025 | Terraced | | 15 BARCLAY STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0JD | £174,000 | 01/08/2025 | 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] 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 | | 7 BROWNING STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0JJ | £147,000 | 17/10/2023 | 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 | | [Same street] 90 LIVINGSTONE STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 0QY | £190,000 | 29/11/2022 | 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:** £155,035 (13 sales) **Area average:** £170,138 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £189,233 (103 Terraced, LE3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.4% ## 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:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow) - **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:** £2,568/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 0.6% - **10y growth:** 40.2% ## 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)