# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LE2 6TZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE2 6TZ | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 60 m² | | Last sold | £243,000 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £1,044/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2050-6011-0442-7507-9691) ## Description An attractively priced three-bedroom detached house positioned in the heart of Aylestone. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac position and presented in good decorative condition throughout, the property is unusual for the area and presents an exciting opportunity for a discerning purchaser looking to get onto the property ladder in need of a detached home which are often a lot dearer in price. With off-road parking and a single-garage to the side, the property presents excellent potential for reconfiguration and extension if necessary and has the added benefit of no upwards chain. The property would act as an excellent addition to any buy to let portfolio with a predicted rental income of £950PCM, an excellent step onto the property ladder or an ideal family home. With a neat front-garden with a laid-to-lawn greenery, entry is through a uPVC door that opens to a front reception room. Bright, airy and neutrally decorated with stairs leading to the first floor and built-in storage, the space is well presented throughout with laminate flooring, access to a modern-fitted kitchen found to the rear of the downstairs plan and a large double-glazed window to the front aspect allowing an influx of natural light into the space. With an extensive range of wall and base level units, space for all necessary appliances and double-glazed windows overlooking the rear-garden, the kitchen is well equipped and provides further space for a dining table and chairs, with uPVC doors leading to the garden. The first floor accommodation has been configured to accommodate three bedrooms, all of which are presented in excellent condition. A three-piece family bathroom has been modernised in recent years and completes the accommodation on offer. To the rear, a well kept, private and low maintenance garden which is mainly laid-to-lawn is complete with a paved patio area and raised borders. A driveway to the front and a single-detached garage allow off-road parking for at-least two vehicles. The property also benefits from a newly installed boiler in 2021 and CCTV. Priced competitively for an immediate sale and with the added benefit of gas central heating and double-glazing throughout, early viewing is essential to truly appreciate the convenient location the home has to offer. Location: Aylestone is a popular suburb Leicester, neighbouring the highly sought-after suburbs of Knighton, Stoneygate and Clarendon Park with it's vast array of boutique bars, independent shops and restaurants. A comprehensive range of local amenities can be found towards Oadby and Fosse Park Shopping Centre which are both a short drive away with major M1/M69 motorway links nearby. Leicester city-centre is approximately four miles away with access to Leicester railway station with the means to connecting to London St Pancras in a little over an hour. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £243,000 | 14/03/2025 | Detached | | 7 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £175,000 | 27/11/2020 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 POPPY CLOSE, LEICESTER, LE2 6UR | £285,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 25 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £187,000 | 03/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £180,000 | 03/02/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 26 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £237,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £254,500 | 05/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 33 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £330,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 11 POPPY CLOSE, LEICESTER, LE2 6UR | £200,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £260,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £330,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 34 BLUEBELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 6TZ | £270,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £256,063 (8 sales) **Area average:** £242,500 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £503,930 (73 Detached, LE2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -52.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Leicester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £923/mo - **Realistic:** £1,025/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,128/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Bungalow, Gloucester Crescent, LE18 | £500/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradgate Drive, LE18 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Eastwood Road, LE2 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Aberdale Road, LE2 | £2,695/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, Hesketh Close, LE2 | £550/mo | 3 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, Knightsbridge Road, LE2 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,274/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16× - **Monthly cashflow:** £155/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 29.4% - **10y growth:** 56.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Leicester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 16.9% - **10y growth (index):** 62.7% ## 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)