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29 BOWLEY AVENUE

MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU

2 beds 1 baths 97 m² Listed 12 Mar 2026 (-93d)

£249,950

Reduced on 14 Nov 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£208,000 Jul 2014

Local average

£335,557 (-25.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,816 of 33,755)

Street crime

106 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Entrance Porch & Entrance Hall
  • Fitted Kitchen & Shower Room
  • Lounge Dining Room
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Garage & Drive
  • Well Established South Facing Rear Garden
  • Gas Central Heating & UPVC Double Glazing
  • EPC Rating D & No Upward Chain
  • Council Tax C

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Rear garden
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Property Summary Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire this individually built two bedroom bungalow which occupies an enviable plot within this well established and sought after residential area on the north side of town and is offered with no upward chain.
UPVC Double Glazed Entrance Porch 12'8" x 3'7" 6'7" into recess
Entrance via a glazed front door with a tiled floor, courtesy lighting, door to the garage and a part glazed door and a frosted window to:
Entrance Hall 12'8" narrowing to 5'2" x 9'3" narrowing to 4'5"
There is a wooden set of fold down wooden stairs which leads up to a boarded loft area which is divided into three sections, there is an understairs cupboard and doors to:
Fitted Kitchen 10'3" x 9'4"
Window to rear, part glaze door to side and there is a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs. There is a one and half sink drainer unit, an integrated oven, grill, microwave and an electric hob with a stainless steel extractor fan hood, integrated fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing a machine and a tiled floor.
Shower Room 6'9" x 5'4"
Frosted window to side and a three piece suite to comprise: Low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a walk-in shower cubicle, fully tiled walls and an extractor fan.
Lounge Dining Room 18'9" x 13'0"
Window to side and an electric flame and coal effect fire with a mantel and hearth and there are glazed double doors with two side windows to:
Conservatory/Garden Room 12'3" x 7'4"
A part brick and UPVC double glazed room which has french doors leading out to the rear garden, tiled floor and there is power and light connected.
Bedroom One 13'9" x 10'9"
A double bedroom with a window to front and fitted wardrobes along one wall.
Bedroom Two 10'4" x 9'5"
A double bedroom with a window to front and a fitted wardrobe.
Garage 18'7" x 8'0"
A brick built garage which has an up and over garage door, a ceiling window, power and light connected, meters and fuses and a tiled floor.
Front
Block paved drive and a well tended lawn with established hedging, shrubs, courtesy lighting and side gated access to:
South Facing Rear Garden
A well tended and well established and enclosed garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature flowers, shrubs, hedging and trees and two wooden sheds and a block paved patio area with with courtesy lighting and an outside tap.
Situation
This property occupies a delightful position which is ideally situated within a highly desirable residential area on the north side of town convenient for Melton's Country Park, Tesco's Supermarket and the town centre as well as being well placed for easy access to major road links to include the A607. The property is also well situated for local schools, to include Brownlow Primary School and The John Ferneley College.
Directions
Proceed out of town along Thorpe Road (A607) for approximately one mile and then turn left into Bowley Avenue and the property is approximately 100 yards on the left.
Property Services
The property benefits from mains electric, gas with SO Energy, water and drainage with Severn Trent.
Broadband - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast -see Ofcom checker for more details. Broadband is currently connected with Virgin Media.
Mobile-see Ofcom checker for more details.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd.
Telephone: .
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Disclaimer
Although Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd believe these details to be fair and accurate description of the property their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the property's suitability and make their own enquires before making any financial commitment. Only the fixtures and fittings described in these details are included in the selling price. Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd has not checked they are fit for purpose and we have not tested any of the services (gas, electricity, water, drains and so on) mentioned.

Listed by

Melton Mowbray

Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers LTD

Reference: 173208998

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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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 #459783

Property Details

Street: 29 Bowley Avenue

Town: MELTON MOWBRAY

Postcode: LE13 1RU

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/02/2003

Work Completed: 09/01/2003

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 04/07/2014 (11 years ago) £208,000

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
1 ROSS CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NG £375,000 18/12/2025 Detached
5 PALL MALL, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RR £370,000 28/08/2025 Detached
3 ROSS CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NG £395,000 06/06/2025 Detached
Same street 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU £250,000 14/06/2024 Semi-detached
7 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RT £365,000 07/09/2023 Detached
CEMETERY LODGE THORPE ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1SH £236,000 23/08/2023 Detached
10 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RT £245,000 17/08/2023 Detached
33 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB £415,000 11/07/2023 Detached
23 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY £200,000 18/05/2023 Detached
57 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY £250,000 10/03/2023 Detached
Same street 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU £275,000 03/02/2023 Semi-detached
9 MANOR CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RW £400,000 20/01/2023 Detached
13 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB £450,000 21/12/2022 Detached
59 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY £229,000 11/11/2022 Detached
6 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB £520,000 11/10/2022 Detached
41 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY £275,000 26/08/2022 Detached
2 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ £320,000 04/08/2022 Detached
31 FIRWOOD ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1SA £405,000 06/04/2022 Detached
17 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB £410,000 28/03/2022 Detached
7 BROCKLEHURST ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RX £400,000 04/03/2022 Detached
Same street 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU £235,000 14/01/2022 Semi-detached
YE OLDE BEER HOUSE WALTHAM ROAD, THORPE ARNOLD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE14 4SE £215,000 03/12/2021 Detached
17 ROSS CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NG £400,000 02/12/2021 Detached

Street average: £253,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £343,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.2%
10y growth 6%

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

1y (index) -1.2%
5y (index) 19.3%
10y (index) 45.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £711/mo
Realistic £790/mo
Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Melton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bowley Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Thorpe Road 0.1 miles
Shop R&R Country 0.3 miles
Shop Thorpe Road Convenience Store 0.5 miles
Hospital St Mary's Hospital 0.5 miles
Train station Melton Mowbray 1.0 miles
Train station Central Station 3.2 miles
Hospital Rutland Memorial Hospital 9.0 miles
University Harlaxton College 11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 36
Shoplifting 19
Anti-social behaviour 18
Criminal damage and arson 7
Public order 7
Drugs 5
Other theft 4
Possession of weapons 4
Burglary 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 106

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
Brownlow Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 10 Oct 2011
John Ferneley College Secondary 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 21 May 2024
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) Other 1.1 miles Good — 13 Jan 2015
The Grove Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 13 Feb 2023
Sherard Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 22 Mar 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £98,750
Target investor price (1%) £79,000
  • 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).