# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (LE7 2BY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 RUSKIN AVENUE, LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2BY |
| Price | £285,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 111 m² |
| Last sold | £282,500 Jul 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/04/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £965/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,800

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£75)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0108-2875-7448-9627-1825)

## Description

LUXURY FAMILY HOME SITUATED AT THE HEAD OF THE CUL DE SAC, WITH OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS TO THE REAR.

The property is presented to the highest order and briefly comprises of entrance hall, cloakroom with Heritage units, fully fitted kitchen with integrated Neff appliances, spacious lounge, separate dining room, conservatory over looking the gardens, first floor landing, four bedrooms and family bathroom with Heritage suite.

The property stands with ample parking and garage, with impressive lawned garden to the rear with open countryside views.

Internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the calibre of accommodation provided.

**Entrance hall : **Main double glazed door into the entrance hall with a double radiator and stairs to the first floor landing,

**Guest cloakroom : **Fitted with a Heritage two piece suite comprising of vanity wash hand basin and low level wc, Georgian style Upvc double glazed window and radiator.

**Lounge : **20'10" x 11'6"  (6.35m x 3.51m) , Having a real flame effect gas fire set in display surround, double radiator, Georgian style Upvc double glazed window to the front aspect, television point and sliding patio doors to the conservatory.

**Conservatory : **10'2" x 7'6"  (3.10m x 2.29m) , Having Georgian style picture windows over looking the gardens and double glazed French doors.

**Dining room : **12'2" x 9'0"  (3.71m x 2.74m) , Being south facing with a radiator, ornate coving, under stairs storage cupboard and Upvc double glazed French doors to the rear garden.

**Kitchen : **12'10" x 8'6"  (3.91m x 2.59m) , Fitted in high quality units comprising of a feature sink unit with mixer taps over, matching range of base units with granite work surfaces over, complimentary wall mounted units, pull out breakfast bar, carousel corner cupboard, built in twin Neff oven and microwave, four piece ceramic hob with extractor fan over in matching hood, glazed display cabinets, tiled splash backs, inset spotlights, concealed lighting to work surfaces, integrated fridge, washer dryer and dishwasher, Georgian style Upvc double glazed window to the front aspect and double glazed door to the side aspect.

**Kitchen photo**

**First floor landing : **With a Georgian style Upvc double glazed window to the rear, airing cupboard and access to the loft space.

**Bedroom one : **11'6" x 11'6"  (3.51m x 3.51m) , With a Georgian style Upvc double glazed window with open views, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

**Bedroom two : **12'2" x 8'6"  (3.71m x 2.59m) , With a Georgian style Upvc double glazed window, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

**Bedroom three : **9'0" x 9'0"  (2.74m x 2.74m) , With a radiator, built in cupboard and Georgian style Upvc double glazed window.

**Bedroom four : **9'0" x 8'0"  (2.74m x 2.44m) , With a radiator, built in cupboard and Georgian style Upvc double glazed window.

**Bathroom : **6'8" x 5'0"  (2.03m x 1.52m) , Fitted with a high quality Heritage suite comprising of panelled bath with power shower over, vanity wash hand basin and low level wc, double radiator, tiled walls and flooring, Georgian style Upvc double glazed window.

**Outside : **There is a tarmac driveway to the front and side providing ample parking and lead to the single garage with an up and over door.

To the rear of the property is a patio area with formal shaped lawns, well stocked evergreen and floral borders, further sitting area and the benefit of open views.

**Garden photo**

**Garden photo**

**Additional notes : **There is an alarm system fitted.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/26620311/1654399) - Photo 1
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- ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/26620311/1654427) - Photo 2
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- ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/26620311/1654433) - Photo 8
- ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/26620311/1654435) - Photo 9
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- ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/26620311/1654439) - Photo 11
- ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/26620311/1654441) - Photo 12
- ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/26620311/1654444) - Photo 13
- ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/26620311/1654447) - Photo 1

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan 1](/listings/photos/26620311/1654452) - Floor Plan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1223998
- **Address:** 46 Ruskin Avenue, Syston, LE7 2BY
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/11/2003
- **Work Completed:** 30/10/2003
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15573058
- **Address:** 46 Ruskin Avenue, Syston, LE7 2BY
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/01/2023
- **Work Completed:** 23/12/2022
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY | £282,500 | 17/07/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 SAXBY DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HH | £460,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 69 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL | £344,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 183 BARKBY ROAD, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AJ | £440,000 | 05/09/2025 | Detached |
| 2 FURLONG CLOSE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AJ | £407,000 | 26/03/2025 | Detached |
| 14 LINACRE CRESCENT, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2FB | £315,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 26 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DS | £400,000 | 04/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 40 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY | £300,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| 28 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DS | £495,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 14 WHISSENDINE WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HL | £448,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached |
| 14 SAXBY DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HH | £415,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached |
| 111 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL | £460,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 12 WHISSENDINE WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HL | £390,000 | 13/01/2022 | Detached |
| 100 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL | £472,500 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 28 ORCHARD WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AL | £372,500 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 31 ORCHARD WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AL | £250,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY | £289,950 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £294,975 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £404,929 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £481,799 (131 Detached, LE7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -40.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £861/mo
- **Realistic:** £957/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,053/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £119,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,700

*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:** £2,568/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 42.3%
- **10y growth:** 52.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Charnwood; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.1%

## Flood risk

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

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