# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LE2 4EG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 EGLANTINE CLOSE, LEICESTER, OADBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE2 4EG | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £325,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 02/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £876/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0379-3054-6201-7685-2200) ## Description This well presented three-bedroom detached home is located within a sought after, well established estate in the heart of Oadby. Just a short stroll from The Parade, residents can enjoy a wide variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities, making this an ideal location for families and professionals alike. Offered to the market with no upward chain and competitively priced for a quick sale, this fantastic home is not to be missed. Set back from the road with a neatly maintained front garden, the property welcomes you into a bright and inviting entrance hallway. To the front, a spacious yet cosy lounge offers the perfect space for relaxation. The ground floor also boasts a dedicated dining room, a well appointed kitchen with generous storage and worktop space, a light filled sun room ideal for year round use, a convenient downstairs WC/cloakroom, and practical understairs storage. Upstairs, the master bedroom benefits from a private en suite shower room, fitted wardrobes, and additional built in furniture. The second double bedroom also features integrated storage and enjoys a pleasant view over the rear garden. Completing the first floor accommodation is a comfortable single bedroom, ideal as a child’s room or home office, and a stylish three piece family bathroom. Externally, the property offers off road parking for multiple vehicles, an attached single garage, and a generously sized, enclosed rear garden with a mix of lawn and decking, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Oadby is a highly desirable suburb of Leicester, known for its excellent schools, green spaces, and strong community feel. With convenient transport links to Leicester city centre and the wider region, Oadby offers a perfect balance of suburban calm and urban accessibility. Popular with families, professionals, and retirees alike, it continues to be one of the most attractive areas to live in Leicestershire EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215296) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215297) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215298) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215299) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215300) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215301) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215302) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215303) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215304) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215305) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215306) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215307) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215308) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215309) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215310) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215311) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215312) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215313) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170416676/1215314) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/170416676/1215315) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 EGLANTINE CLOSE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EG | £325,000 | 30/01/2026 | Detached | | 3 EGLANTINE CLOSE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EG | £220,000 | 20/03/2007 | Detached | | 3 EGLANTINE CLOSE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EG | £130,000 | 14/12/2001 | Detached | | 3 EGLANTINE CLOSE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EG | £93,000 | 22/05/1998 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 WHITEBEAM ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EA | £425,000 | 15/04/2026 | Detached | | 26 WHITEBEAM ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EA | £475,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached | | 7 WYCH ELM ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EF | £391,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | 99 STOUGHTON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4FR | £925,000 | 06/09/2023 | Detached | | 13 HOLLY COURT, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EH | £307,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | 8 SOUTHMEADS CLOSE, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 2LT | £840,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 19 WYCH ELM ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EF | £350,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | | 73 STOUGHTON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4FQ | £590,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 33 WYCH ELM ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EF | £470,000 | 10/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 EGLANTINE CLOSE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4EG | £415,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | | 60 BEAUMONT STREET, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4DB | £345,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 94 STOUGHTON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4FN | £650,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 4 STOUGHTON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4DS | £400,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £415,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £514,000 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £503,077 (77 Detached, LE2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -35.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Oadby and Wigston). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £922/mo - **Realistic:** £1,024/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,126/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £128,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £102,400 *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:** £4,167/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.9% - **10y growth:** 61% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Oadby and Wigston; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 11.8% - **10y growth (index):** 39.9% ## 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)