Sold STC Bungalow

7 THURNCOURT ROAD

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE5 2NN

1 beds 1 baths 420 sq ft Listed 1 May 2025 (-408d)

£150,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 3 Jun 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

39 m²

Council tax band

A

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£148,000 Dec 2025

Price per m²

£3,846/m²

Local average

£377,737 (-60.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,255 of 33,755)

Street crime

261 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Semi-detached
  • Bungalow
  • No Chain
  • Wet Room
  • Private & Communal Gardens
  • A Must See

Description

Located in the popular area of Thurnby Lodge, this delightful one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and low-maintenance home. Perfectly suited for downsizers, this property provides a well-balanced layout and a peaceful setting.

Inside, the accommodation comprises a welcoming lounge, a functional kitchen, a spacious double bedroom, and a modern wet room for added convenience.

Externally, the property enjoys the benefits of both private and communal gardens – ideal for relaxing outdoors or socialising with neighbours. The location offers easy access to local amenities, shops, and transport links, making everyday living effortless.

A superb chance to secure a lovely home in a desirable area – early viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Leicester

Spicerhaart

Reference: 161373047

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/12/2025 (5 months ago) £148,000

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
34 RADIANT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2HR £302,500 19/12/2025 Detached
227 SCRAPTOFT LANE, LEICESTER, LE5 2HT £358,000 30/06/2025 Detached
Same street 51 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2NN £375,500 22/03/2023 Detached
Same street 73 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2NN £235,000 10/12/2022 Detached
111 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DE £332,000 28/10/2022 Detached
211 SCRAPTOFT LANE, LEICESTER, LE5 2HS £325,000 30/09/2022 Detached
44 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2NF £410,000 30/09/2022 Detached
63 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2ER £300,000 25/08/2022 Detached
2 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EQ £375,000 12/08/2022 Detached
83 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2ET £300,000 22/07/2022 Detached
71 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2ER £125,000 08/06/2022 Detached
2A THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2NF £200,000 14/09/2021 Detached
243 SCRAPTOFT LANE, LEICESTER, LE5 2HT £346,000 03/09/2021 Detached
54 SEXTANT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2JA £240,000 30/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £305,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £301,125 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -8.6%
10y growth 16.2%

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

1y (index) 2.6%
5y (index) 16.9%
10y (index) 62.7%

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: £539/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Hospital Leicester Nuffield Hospital 0.3 miles
Bus stop Havencrest Drive 0.4 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.5 miles
Bus stop Wigley Road 0.5 miles
University University of Leicester 2.4 miles
Train station Leicester 2.5 miles
Train station Unknown 2.9 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 4.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 114
Criminal damage and arson 32
Public order 31
Anti-social behaviour 21
Shoplifting 14
Vehicle crime 14
Drugs 9
Other theft 7
Bicycle theft 5
Other crime 4
Burglary 3
Robbery 3
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 261

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
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 18 Oct 2012
St Josephs Catholic Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 30 Jun 2022
Humberstone Junior School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 4 Dec 2023
Humberstone Infant Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 14 Mar 2019
Scraptoft Valley Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 20 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.68%
Max investor price (0.8%) £128,125
Target investor price (1%) £102,500
  • 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).