1 bed flat for sale Watkin Road, Leicester
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
Well-presented one-bedroom executive apartment located in the popular Freeman's Meadow development. Featuring a spacious open-plan living area with a private balcony, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, and a generous double bedroom. 134-year lease, and an estimated rental income of £970 PCM.
Key features
- Sought-after Freeman's Meadow location
- Spacious living area with private balcony
- Modern fitted kitchen and bathroom
- Estimated £970 Rental income pcm
- Secure allocated parking
Floorplan
Location
Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7AW
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,529/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Leicester's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £112,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £25,000 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.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in LE2 7AW. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 23, 25, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2026 | 797 sq ft £185/sq ft | 797 sq ft | £185 | £147,500 |
| Apartment 22, 25, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2022 | 807 sq ft £233/sq ft | 807 sq ft | £233 | £188,000 |
| Apartment 22, 25, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2017 | 807 sq ft £198/sq ft | 807 sq ft | £198 | £160,000 |
| Apartment 20, 25, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2017 | 614 sq ft £196/sq ft | 614 sq ft | £196 | £120,000 |
| Apartment 35, 25, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2017 | 614 sq ft £203/sq ft | 614 sq ft | £203 | £124,315 |
| Apartment 18, 25, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2015 | 592 sq ft £236/sq ft | 592 sq ft | £236 | £140,000 |
| Maisonette 4, 23, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2014 | 926 sq ft £157/sq ft | 926 sq ft | £157 | £145,000 |
| Apartment 17, 25, Watkin Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2007 | 667 sq ft £258/sq ft | 667 sq ft | £258 | £172,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.





