31 GAMBLE AVENUE
LEICESTER, FLECKNEY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE8 8EA
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
84 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£260,995 Dec 2022
Price per m²
£3,214/m²
Local average
£268,276 (+0.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,861 of 33,755)
Street crime
20 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Downstairs WC
- Off Road Parking
- Three Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom & En-suite
- Rear Garden
- NHBC Warranty
- No Upward Chain
- Set Over Three Floors
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The accommodation comprises a lounge and a convenient ground floor W.C. The kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of wall-mounted and base units, complemented by work surfaces, integrated appliances, a space for a dining table, making it perfect for family living.
On the first floor, there are two bedrooms alongside a stylish three-piece family bathroom featuring a panelled bathtub with shower over, pedestal sink, and low-level W.C. The second floor is dedicated to the main bedroom, offering ample space for fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room complete with shower enclosure, pedestal sink, low-level W.C., and window.
Externally, the property is featuring a driveway with parking for two cars and an enclosed rear garden, providing both practicality and privacy.
Information
Freehold
EPC rating 84 B
Council tax band C Harborough District Council
Service Charge £128.93 annually payable to First Port
Available Broadband Speed at the Address: 500 Mbps
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EPC Rating: B
Listed by
Leicester
Focus Property Sales and Management
Reference: 168773882
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 09/12/2022
Expiry date: 08/12/2032
Current heating cost: £220/year
Potential heating cost: £220/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £270,000 | +3.5% |
| Sold | 16/12/2022 (3 years ago) | £260,995 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 45 GAMBLE AVENUE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EA | £189,995 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 TIGERS ROAD, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EG | £279,950 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 KESTREL CLOSE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8DH | £270,000 | 15/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 21 GAMBLE AVENUE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EA | £299,995 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 33 GAMBLE AVENUE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EA | £257,995 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 23 GAMBLE AVENUE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EA | £299,995 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 35 GAMBLE AVENUE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EA | £259,995 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 17 GAMBLE AVENUE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EA | £318,995 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 96 TIGERS ROAD, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EH | £248,995 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 94 TIGERS ROAD, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EH | £249,995 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66 TIGERS ROAD, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EH | £284,995 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 SMITH CLOSE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EF | £236,995 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SMITH CLOSE, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EF | £236,995 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 55 TIGERS ROAD, FLECKNEY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8EG | £261,900 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £271,162 (6 sales)
Area average: £258,728 (8 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Harborough. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Harborough. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harborough.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Meer | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Mercury News | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | The Co-operative Food | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | South Wigston | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | St Lukes Hospital | 5.4 miles |
| University | University of Leicester - The Village | 5.9 miles |
| Hospital | Market Harborough Medical Centre | 6.1 miles |
| University | University of Leicester | 6.4 miles |
| Train station | Market Harborough | 6.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 20 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady Byron School | Other | 0.7 miles | Good — 15 Mar 2022 |
| Fleckney Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 17 Apr 2024 |
| Kibworth Mead Academy | Secondary | 2.0 miles | Good — 17 Apr 2024 |
| Arnesby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.1 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Oct 2023 |
| Kibworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Outstanding — 17 Dec 2023 |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).