# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE3 8BD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7B, DORSET AVENUE, LEICESTER, GLENFIELD, LEICESTERSHIRE LE3 8BD | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £230,000 May 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 26/06/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £210/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0540-3853-7764-9626-7165) ## Description Located on Dorset Avenue in the charming area of Glenfield close to Leicester city, this modern semi-detached house presents EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY for first-time buyers. Set back from the road within a small development of just two plots, this property is available with NO UPWARD CHAIN, making it an ideal choice for those looking to move in swiftly. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall that leads to a convenient ground floor WC. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the IMPRESSIVE KITCHEN, featuring sleek white gloss units paired with a STYLISH black marble worktop. This well-appointed space includes a built-in breakfast bar, an integrated oven and grill combo, and ample room for a fridge freezer and washing machine, all enhanced by contemporary tiled flooring and splashbacks, along with modern ceiling spotlights. At the rear, the open-plan living room and dining area offer a VERSATILE SPACE perfect for relaxation and entertaining. French doors open out onto the rear garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Venturing upstairs, you will find two generously sized bedrooms and a contemporary shower room. The master bedroom boasts large front-facing windows that provide DELIGHTFUL VIEWS over the neighbouring landscape, including the PICTURESQUE Bradgate Park and the iconic 'Old John'. The second bedroom, located at the rear, features built-in wardrobes for added convenience. The stylish shower room is equipped with a three-piece suite, including a corner shower unit, WC, and a vanity wash basin, all complemented by tasteful tiling and modern fixtures. Outside, the rear garden is designed for EASY MAINTENANCE, featuring a combination of block paving and raised decking within an enclosed boundary, ensuring privacy. To the front, a small block-paved courtyard and allocated parking shared with the neighbouring property complete this lovely home. This property is not just a house; it is a perfect blend of modern living and comfort. **On The Ground Floor** - **Entrance Hall** - **Ground Floor Wc** - **Modern Breakfast Kitchen** - 2.49m x 3.33m (8'2" x 10'11") - **Spacious Living Room Diner** - 4.70m x 5.31m (15'5" x 17'5") - **On The First Floor** - **Landing** - **Bedroom 1** - 3.73m x 3.53m (12'3" x 11'7") - **Bedroom 2** - 2.97m x 3.30m (9'9" x 10'10") - **Shower Room** - 1.60m x 2.77m (5'3" x 9'1") - **On The Outside** - **Rear Garden** - **Allocated Parking** - ## Property Photos - ![Photo 08-08-2025 14 07 51.jpg](/listings/photos/165697232/2206346) - Photo 08-08-2025 14 07 51.jpg - ![Modern Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/165697232/2206347) - Modern Breakfast Kitchen - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/165697232/2206348) - Shower Room - ![Spacious Living Room Diner](/listings/photos/165697232/2206349) - Spacious Living Room Diner - ![Modern Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/165697232/2206350) - Modern Breakfast Kitchen - ![Modern Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/165697232/2206351) - Modern Breakfast Kitchen - ![Modern Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/165697232/2206352) - Modern Breakfast Kitchen - ![Spacious Living Room Diner](/listings/photos/165697232/2206353) - Spacious Living Room Diner - ![Spacious Living Room Diner](/listings/photos/165697232/2206354) - Spacious Living Room Diner - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/165697232/2206355) - Shower Room - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/165697232/2206356) - Bedroom 1 - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165697232/2206357) - Rear Garden - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/165697232/2206358) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/165697232/2206359) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/165697232/2206360) - Bedroom 2 - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/165697232/2206361) - Shower Room - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165697232/2206362) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165697232/2206363) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165697232/2206364) - Rear Garden - ![ON THE OUTSIDE](/listings/photos/165697232/2206365) - ON THE OUTSIDE - ![Allocated Parking](/listings/photos/165697232/2206366) - Allocated Parking - ![ON THE OUTSIDE](/listings/photos/165697232/2206367) - ON THE OUTSIDE - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165697232/2206368) ## Floorplans - ![7B Dorset Avenue.jpg](/listings/photos/165697232/2206369) - 7B Dorset Avenue.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/165697232/2206370) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7B DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BD | £230,000 | 05/05/2026 | Semi-detached | | 7B DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BD | £180,000 | 13/12/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 7A DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BD | £235,000 | 27/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | 80 LOXLEY ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PE | £295,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 154 GLENFIELD FRITH DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PT | £310,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 13 THE AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DN | £385,000 | 30/05/2025 | Semi-detached | | 19 LEDWELL DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BG | £198,000 | 11/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 54 CHESTNUT ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DB | £250,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 PIERS ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BP | £230,000 | 07/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 22 DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BB | £160,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 PIERS ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BN | £245,000 | 26/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 47 DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BD | £286,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 128 GLENFIELD FRITH DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PT | £296,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 WHITESAND CLOSE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PX | £297,500 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 LEDWELL DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BG | £285,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 ASHLEIGH ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DA | £277,500 | 13/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 ILMINGTON CLOSE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BF | £309,500 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 ASHLEIGH ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DA | £195,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 CHESTNUT ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DD | £385,000 | 14/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 69 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BU | £275,000 | 24/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 30 DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BB | £235,000 | 04/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 130 GLENFIELD FRITH DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PT | £245,000 | 28/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 49 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BU | £280,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 14 ILMINGTON CLOSE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BF | £247,500 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £260,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £270,050 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £252,357 (113 Semi-detached, LE3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -8.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Blaby). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £895/mo - **Realistic:** £994/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,093/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:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,400 *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:** £3,067/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.4% - **10y growth:** 48.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Blaby; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1% - **5y growth (index):** 13.7% - **10y growth (index):** 53.6% ## 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)