Sold STC Detached

100 SHORTHEATH ROAD

SWADLINCOTE, MOIRA, LEICESTERSHIRE DE12 6AL

3 beds 2 baths 1,152 sq ft Listed 26 Dec 2022 (-1302d)

£300,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (DE12 6AL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 100 SHORTHEATH ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, MOIRA, LEICESTERSHIRE DE12 6AL |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 107 m² |
| Last sold | £270,000 Apr 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 03/01/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £662/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- 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/0041-3023-5209-7807-3200)

## Description

*NO UPWARD CHAIN* This WELL-PROPORTIONED THREE-BEDROOMED FAMILY HOME benefits from a good sized kitchen/diner, ground floor shower room and ample off-road parking. Situated in a superb village location in very close proximity of Moira Furnace and the National Forest walks and trails. The property has been well kept by the current vendors and has versatile accommodation for a growing family, including: a 21ft kitchen/diner, a lounge with open views and a ground floor shower room. Upstairs: three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, there is off road parking for up to five cars and to the rear a landscaped 85ft long garden with delightful patio seating areas and a single garage. A perfect location for exploring the National Forest and Moira Furnace. To book a viewing on this family home please call today on  .

EPC rating: D. Council tax band: D, Tenure: Freehold,

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/130240745/1347608) - Floorplan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 100 SHORTHEATH ROAD, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6AL | £270,000 | 12/04/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE LAURELS BATH LANE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BP | £800,000 | 09/08/2023 | Detached |
| 42 BATH LANE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BP | £340,000 | 11/05/2023 | Detached |
| 1 LINDAS GROVE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BZ | £779,500 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 9 ORCHARD CLOSE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BY | £390,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| 5 ROMAN WAY, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BS | £430,000 | 25/05/2022 | Detached |
| 16 VIA DEVANA, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BE | £317,500 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 57 MEASHAM ROAD, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6AA | £363,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ORCHARD CLOSE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BY | £330,000 | 04/11/2021 | Detached |
| 53 MEASHAM ROAD, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6AA | £412,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 76 SHORTHEATH ROAD, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6AL | £559,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £559,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £462,444 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £351,908 (41 Detached, DE12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West Leicestershire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £815/mo
- **Realistic:** £905/mo
- **Optimistic:** £996/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Eastern Staffordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/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 End Terrace, Spring Cottage Road, DE12 | £775/mo | 3 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodville Road, DE12 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £913/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £91,300

*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 £913/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 27.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-385/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.3%

*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:** £2,804/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -8.9%
- **10y growth:** 24.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West Leicestershire; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

107 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£270,000 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£2,804/m²

Local average

£351,908 (-14.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,767 of 33,755)

Street crime

16 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Double Bedroomed Detached Detached Family Home
Bright & Airy Lounge
Generous Kitchen/Diner
Ground Floor Shower Room
Three Good-Sized Bedrooms
Three-Piece Family Bathroom
Substantial Landscaped Rear Garden
Off-Road Parking for Five Cars | Single Garage
Moira Furnace & National Forest Walks Nearby
No Upward Chain | EER "TBC" | Freehold

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Ashby-De-La-Zouch

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 130240745

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/01/2023

Expiry date: 03/01/2033

Current heating cost: £662/year

Potential heating cost: £540/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,725

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/04/2023 (3 years ago)	£270,000	—

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
THE LAURELS BATH LANE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BP	£800,000	09/08/2023	Detached
42 BATH LANE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BP	£340,000	11/05/2023	Detached
1 LINDAS GROVE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BZ	£779,500	29/11/2022	Detached
9 ORCHARD CLOSE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BY	£390,000	29/06/2022	Detached
5 ROMAN WAY, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BS	£430,000	25/05/2022	Detached
16 VIA DEVANA, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BE	£317,500	18/03/2022	Detached
57 MEASHAM ROAD, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6AA	£363,000	04/02/2022	Detached
8 ORCHARD CLOSE, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6BY	£330,000	04/11/2021	Detached
53 MEASHAM ROAD, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6AA	£412,000	29/09/2021	Detached
Same street 76 SHORTHEATH ROAD, MOIRA, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 6AL	£559,000	06/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £559,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £462,444 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -8.9%

10y growth 24.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West Leicestershire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5%

5y (index) 20.6%

10y (index) 48.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West Leicestershire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £815/mo

Realistic £905/mo

Optimistic £996/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North West Leicestershire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Furnace Lane	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Crossroads	0.2 miles
Train station	Waterside Station	0.3 miles
Train station	Discovery Station	0.4 miles
Shop	Eden	0.9 miles
Shop	C.H. Staley	0.9 miles
Hospital	Whitwick Health Centre	7.5 miles
Hospital	Queen's Hospital	7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	6
Burglary	2
Other theft	2
Public order	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Criminal damage and arson	1
Robbery	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	16

Within 1 mile during May 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
Overseal Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 29 May 2012
Donisthorpe Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2013
Moira Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Requires improvement — 6 Dec 2022
Oakthorpe Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2019
Albert Village Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 10 Oct 2013

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 End Terrace, Spring Cottage Road, DE12	£775/mo	3	0.74 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodville Road, DE12	£1,050/mo	3	0.83 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £913/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £114,125

Target investor price (1%) £91,300

Gross yield 3.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 27.4×

Monthly cashflow £-385/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.3%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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