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1 bed flat for sale Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1

Asking price

£78,000

Added on 16/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold

Service charge £1,452 a yearGround rent £234 a year Council tax Band A £1,686 a year

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

Key features

Excellent Location
Easy Transport Links
Leicester City Centre
Fitted Kitchen
Open-Plan Living
Integrated Appliances
Spacious Double Bedroom
Bathroom
Ground Floor Apartment

About this property

A delightful one-bedroom apartment located on the ground floor of the ever-popular Alexandra House development, situated in the heart of the city’s vibrant Cultural Quarter. Just a short walk to the train and bus stations and adjacent to the Curve Theatre, this superb home is ideal for first-time buyers or investors.

The property benefits from open-plan living area, integrated white goods, modern neutral décor and heaps of amenities on your doorstep.

Council tax

Band A £1,686 a year

Per year

Band A

This home: £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

This home is in band A, which costs £1,686 a year in Leicester for 2026/27.

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. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

38 comparables · within 2.9 miles

Cheaper than 82% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £78,000 Median £97,500 · £70,000 – £126,500

Compared with 38 1-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.

Location

Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £78,000

£39k £117k

Deposit10% £8,000

£0 £78k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £70,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £16,000 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
Apartment 170, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2025	409 sq ft £182/sq ft	409 sq ft	£182	£74,500
Apartment 158, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2025	570 sq ft £153/sq ft	570 sq ft	£153	£87,500
Apartment 164, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2025	786 sq ft £163/sq ft	786 sq ft	£163	£128,000
Apartment 179, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2024	1,249 sq ft £131/sq ft	1,249 sq ft	£131	£163,000
Apartment 147, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2024	570 sq ft £124/sq ft	570 sq ft	£124	£71,000
Apartment 165, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2023	700 sq ft £104/sq ft	700 sq ft	£104	£73,000
Apartment 178, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2023	1,206 sq ft £135/sq ft	1,206 sq ft	£135	£163,000
Apartment 135, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2023	441 sq ft £181/sq ft	441 sq ft	£181	£80,000