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2 bed flat for sale Russell Square, Leicester, LE1

Asking price

£145,000

Reduced on 22/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £207 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold; 105 years left(from the agent's description)

EPC C 73

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

Key features

Ideal for First-Time Buyers
Two Spacious Double Bedrooms
Cozy Lounge/Diner Area
Convenient Storeroom
Great Investment Potential

About this property

Are you a first-time buyer looking to make your mark in the property market? This delightful two-bedroom top-floor maisonette is the ideal choice for you! With its inviting layout and modern features, this property is designed for comfortable living and is ready for you to call it home. As you enter, you'll find a beautifully compact kitchen that flows into a cozy lounge/diner, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for relaxation and entertaining. The practical storeroom under the stairs adds valuable storage space, ensuring your living area remains tidy and organized.

Floorplan

Energy performance

C 73

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

69-80

73 C

55-68

39-54

21-38

1-20

This home is rated band C, scoring 73 out of 100. The average British home is band D.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,686
Band B

£1,967
Band C

£2,248
Band D

£2,529
Band E

£3,091
Band F

£3,653
Band G

£4,215
Band H

£5,058

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Leicester, 2026/27 bills run from £1,686 a year in band A to £5,058 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Leicester, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Reduced

September 2026 £145,000

Was £150,000
Listed

September 2026 £150,000

2 beds · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Price guide

93 comparables · within 2.9 miles

Priced above 55% of the 2-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £145,000 Median £140,000 · £90,000 – £219,400

Per square foot (approx.)

£207 11% over

2-bed flats nearby £187

Against sold prices

20% over

LE1 sold median £172 / sq ft, 90 sales

Compared with 93 2-bed flats for sale within 2.9 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in LE1 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in LE1 →

Location

Russell Square, Leicester, LE1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £145,000

£72k £218k

Deposit10% £15,000

£0 £145k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £130,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £29,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
33, Russell Square Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2022	700 sq ft £172/sq ft	700 sq ft	£172	£120,000
1, Russell Square Terraced	Terraced	Sept 2022	732 sq ft £195/sq ft	732 sq ft	£195	£143,000
21, Russell Square Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2015	743 sq ft £89/sq ft	743 sq ft	£89	£66,000
21, Russell Square Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2013	743 sq ft £71/sq ft	743 sq ft	£71	£53,000
21, Russell Square Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2007	743 sq ft	743 sq ft	n/a	£33,000
14, Russell Square Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jan 2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	£106,000