Sold STC Semi-detached

25 HENLEY ROAD

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 9RD

3 beds 915 sq ft Listed 15 Jan 2020 (-2322d)

£215,000

Guide Price

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Frontage Lounge Entrance Hallway Dining Room Dining Room Conservatory Kitchen First Floor Landing Bedroom One Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bathroom Ground Floor WC Rear Garden Rear Aspect Rear Garden Garage Rear Aspect Frontage Frontage

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Property details

Floor area

85 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£180,000 Sep 2020

Price per m²

£2,529/m²

Local average

£248,762 (-13.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,596 of 33,755)

Street crime

832 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • No Upward Chain
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Bay Fronted Semi Detached Home
  • Character Features Throughout
  • Two Reception Rooms & Conservatory
  • Rear Garden With Garage At Rear
  • Popular Location
  • Ideal For City Centre Access
  • EPC Rating Coming Soon!
  • Viewings Strictly By Appointment Only!

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Offering a range of characterful features including bay windows, wooden doors and picture rails, this semi detached home also enjoys the use of a conservatory to the rear incorporating two useful storage outbuildings and must be viewed in person to be fully appreciated. Offered to the market with no upward chain, the property comprises an entrance porch, entrance hall, lounge, dining room, aforementioned conservatory and kitchen, with the first floor offering three bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. Occupying a set back position along this popular road, the plot offers the potential for parking to the front with a larger than average garden and garage at the rear. Conveniently located for access into the city centre. an early viewing comes highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Accommodation - Front entrance door opens outwards to provide access into the;

Entrance Porch - Presented with tiled flooring, there is a door leading to the;

Entrance Hallway - Presented with carpet flooring, the entrance hall offers staircase rising to the first floor landing, central heating radiator, picture rails, side elevation window and a useful pantry cupboard under the stairs. Doors give access to the majority of the downstairs accommodation.

Lounge - 3.28m not into bay x 3.48m max (10'9" not into bay - Positioned around a feature gas fireplace, the primary living space enjoys light provided by a walk in bay window to the front elevation. With carpet flooring and central heating radiator.

Dining Room - 3.76m x 3.48m (12'4" x 11'5") - Ideal for formal dining, the second reception room is also positioned around a feature fireplace. Having central heating radiator, carpet flooring, built in bench and storage and a door leading to the;

Conservatory - 2.59m x 4.04m (8'6" x 13'3") - Presented with carpet flooring, the conservatory incorporates two useful outbuildings providing ideal storage. With glazing to two aspects and two doors leading out into the garden.

Kitchen - 2.57m x 2.01m (8'5" x 6'7") - Fitted with a range of wall mounted and base units with complementary work surfaces over and tiled surrounds. Features include cooker point, inset sink and drainer unit and plumbing for washing machine. With a door to the conservatory.

First Floor Landing - Giving access to the bedrooms and bathroom, with carpet flooring, side elevation window, picture rail and loft access.

Bedroom One - 4.32m into bay x 3.28m (14'2" into bay x 10'9") - A double room offering a walk in bay window to the front elevation, with carpet flooring, picture rails, central heating radiator and built in storage.

Bedroom Two - 3.48m x 3.51m (11'5" x 11'6") - A second double room enjoying views of the garden through a window, with a central heating radiator, picture rail and carpet flooring, There is also a built in airing cupboard.

Bedroom Thrree - 2.46m x 2.24m (8'1" x 7'4") - Affording space for a single bed and wardrobe, there is a window to the front elevation, carpet flooring and central heating radiator.

Bathroom - 1.55m x 1.98m (5'1" x 6'6") - Offering a shower and wash hand basin, with complementary tiling. There is also a window to the side elevation.

Separate Wc - Presented with tiled flooring, there is a low level wc and window to the side elevation.

Outside - The property occupies a set back position from the road, with the plot offers a front lawn with plants and shrubs to borders. There is the potential for the garden to be converted into a driveway subject to necessary consent. Gated access then leads to the rear where a mainly laid to lawn garden be can be found not overlooked from beyond. There is also a range of plants and shrubs and a garage to the back of the garden.

To Find The Property - From our office on Hinckley Road in Leicester Forest East, head east along Hinckley Road. At the roundabout take the first exit onto New Parks Road. At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Glenfield Road. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Henley Road where the property can be found on the left hand side.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Council Information - Leicester City Council, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester (Tel: ) - Tax Band B. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.

Viewing Arrangements - Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Money Laundering - In line with current money laundering regulations, prospective buyers will be asked to provide us with photo I.D. (e.g. Passport, driving licence, bus pass etc) and proof of address (e.g. Current utility bill, bank statement etc). We ask for your cooperation in this matter as this information will be required before a sale can be agreed.

Agents Note - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Newton Fallowell. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property.

Thinking Of Selling Your Home? - If you have a house to sell then we would love to provide you with a free no obligation valuation.

Listed by

Leicester Forest East

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 76801273

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/01/2025

Current heating cost: £1,105/year

Potential heating cost: £599/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • 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: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11299617

Property Details

Street: 25

Town: HENLEY ROAD

Postcode: LE3 9RD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/11/2015

Work Completed: 14/09/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 25/09/2020 (5 years ago) £180,000

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
62 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RS £275,000 01/12/2025 Semi-detached
85 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT £258,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
3 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT £248,000 21/08/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 41 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD £285,000 04/07/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 31 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD £187,500 16/01/2025 Semi-detached
23 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RF £260,000 08/12/2023 Semi-detached
14 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RE £303,000 01/09/2023 Semi-detached
9 NEVILLE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6DS £246,000 21/08/2023 Semi-detached
24 SANDHURST ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6RB £330,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
19 SANDHURST ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6RB £245,000 06/12/2022 Semi-detached
1 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT £272,000 31/10/2022 Semi-detached
66 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB £250,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
13 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA £271,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
23 ROWAN STREET, LEICESTER, LE3 9GP £161,000 11/07/2022 Semi-detached
26 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA £226,500 16/05/2022 Semi-detached
31 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RF £245,000 11/02/2022 Semi-detached
8 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB £250,000 24/11/2021 Semi-detached
5 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT £220,000 22/11/2021 Semi-detached
17 SANDHURST ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6RB £245,000 04/11/2021 Semi-detached
75 GLENFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6AW £215,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
13 WENTWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9DF £290,000 22/10/2021 Semi-detached
42 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB £244,000 22/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 33 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD £225,000 24/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £232,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £252,725 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 21%
10y growth 49%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Leicester. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 4.3%
5y (index) 22.7%
10y (index) 69.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Leicester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £923/mo
Realistic £1,025/mo
Optimistic £1,128/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leicester.

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 Henley Road 0.1 miles
Shop Family Shopper 0.1 miles
Shop Headmasters 0.1 miles
Bus stop Woodville Road 0.1 miles
University University of Leicester 0.6 miles
University De Montfort University 0.9 miles
Train station Unknown 0.9 miles
Hospital Leicester Royal Infirmary 1.2 miles
Hospital South Entrance 1.4 miles
Train station Leicester 1.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 290
Anti-social behaviour 108
Public order 82
Shoplifting 80
Criminal damage and arson 62
Other theft 58
Drugs 39
Vehicle crime 38
Burglary 21
Theft from the person 15
Bicycle theft 13
Other crime 11
Possession of weapons 10
Robbery 5
Total incidents 832

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Inglehurst Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Inadequate — 17 Nov 2022
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Inglehurst Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 12 Dec 2023
Dovelands Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 26 Oct 2016
Castle Mead Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 16 Nov 2023

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 Semi-Detached House, Sandhurst Road, LE3 £3,150/mo 3 0.14 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Merton Avenue, LE3 £2,500/mo 3 0.21 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,825/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £353,125
Target investor price (1%) £282,500
Gross yield 15.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 6.3×
Monthly cashflow £1,671/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 32.2%
  • 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).