Sold STC Semi-detached

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DORSET AVENUE, LEICESTER, GLENFIELD, LEICESTERSHIRE LE3 8BD

2 beds 1 baths 75 m² Listed 28 May 2025 (-454d)

£235,000

Reduced on 29 Oct 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

75 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£235,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,133/m²

Local average

£251,820 (-6.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,743 of 33,755)

Street crime

167 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • SEMI DETACHED HOME BUILT IN 2017
  • 2 BEDROOMS WITH FITTED WARDROBES
  • MODERN SHOWER ROOM
  • FULL GAS CENTRAL HEATING
  • UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING
  • 17' REAR FACING LOUNGE
  • BREAKFAST KITCHEN INCL OVEN & HOB
  • OFF ROAD PARKING AND COURTYARD GARDEN TO REAR
  • FREEHOLD
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND B

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Modern 2 bedroom semi-detached home built in 2017 and well presented by the current owner. Situated in non-estate location close to excellent local amenities such as shops, schools, regular public transport & major road links. Full gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, hard floors and/or carpets throughout, early inspection highly advised. Entrance hall, cloaks/wc, spacious 17' rear facing living room, breakfast kitchen incl oven/hob. Upstairs, landing, 2 bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes/storage, shower room. Outside parking for 2 cars, low maintenance courtyard to rear. Early viewing advised. Freehold. Council Tax Band B

Entrance Hall - Composite double glazed entrance door, coir entrance mat, small UPVC double glazed window, vinyl tile flooring, carpeted stairs to first floor, radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard.

Cloaks/Wc - UPVC double glazed opaque window, white suite of wash hand basin and wc, tiled floor, radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.35m x 2.51m (11' x 8'3) - UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, tiled floor, spotlights to ceiling, wall mounted Ideal Classic combination boiler. Fitted with a modern range of base, drawer & eye level units, work surfaces with tiled surround, stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, built-in stainless steel fan-assisted electric oven with gas hob and extractor hood, integrated dishwasher. Provision and space for all usual appliances including a tall fridge/freezer.

Lounge-Diner - 5.33m x 4.67m (17'6 x 15'4) - A really good sized living room with space for table and chairs. UPVC double glazed French doors to garden, UPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator, large storage cupboard, media wall, LVT vinyl hard wearing flooring.

First Floor Landing - Access to part boarded loft with retractable ladder, built-in storage cupboard, fitted carpet.

Bedroom One - 3.71m x 3.58m (12'2" x 11'8") - UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted carpet, 2 built-in cupboards, including rails & shelving

Bedroom Two - 4.06m x 2.92m (13'4 x 9'7) - UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiator, fitted carpet, built-in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors.

Bathroom - 2.79m x 1.60m (9'2 x 5'3) - UPVC double glazed opaque window to rear, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, tile effect vinyl flooring, a white suite comprising of panelled bath with twin head mains shower over and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin, wc, recessed storage cupboard.

Outside - The front of the property has extensive driveway providing parking for 2 cars side by side and ample turning space.
The rear of the property is landscaped using block paving and decking to create a multi level area with fully fenced boundaries, external tap, gated side access.

Glenfield - Glenfield is a popular large village 5 miles to the West of Leicester city centre with a population of approx 9,500. There are two well regarded primary schools, three pubs, St Peters church and a range of local shopping facilities including a relatively new Morrison's store on Station Road. There is nearby open countryside including Bradgate Park and Gynsills conservation area. There is easy access to M1, A46 & A50 main routes. Glenfield General Hospital & Leics County Council are two large employers. Glenfield is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 and is also famous for its now defunct railway tunnel built by Stevenson and once the longest in the world. Regular bus services into Leicester serve the village and Leicester train station is approx 5 miles away.

Local Authority & Council Tax Info (Blaby) - This property falls within Blaby District Council (blaby.gov.uk)
It has a Council Tax Band of B which means a charge of £1845.80 for tax year ending March 2026
Please note: When a property changes ownership local authorities do reserve the right to re-calculate council tax bands.
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Listed by

Leicester

Newby & Co

Reference: 162542051

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 24/06/2016

Expiry date: 23/06/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £213/year

Potential heating cost: £213/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~204 m² (0.05 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #14902906 Recent

Property Details

Street: 7a Dorset Avenue

Town: Glenfield

Postcode: LE3 8BD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 28/11/2021

Work Completed: 16/11/2021

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

54% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/03/2026 (4 months ago) £235,000 +53.6%
Sold 10/11/2017 (8 years ago) £153,000

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
80 LOXLEY ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PE £295,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
154 GLENFIELD FRITH DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PT £310,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
13 THE AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DN £385,000 30/05/2025 Semi-detached
19 LEDWELL DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BG £198,000 11/12/2023 Semi-detached
54 CHESTNUT ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DB £250,000 10/11/2023 Semi-detached
11 PIERS ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BP £230,000 07/08/2023 Semi-detached
22 DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BB £160,000 05/05/2023 Semi-detached
4 PIERS ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BN £245,000 26/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 47 DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BD £286,000 24/03/2023 Semi-detached
128 GLENFIELD FRITH DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PT £296,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
7 WHITESAND CLOSE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PX £297,500 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
30 LEDWELL DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BG £285,000 04/11/2022 Semi-detached
25 ASHLEIGH ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DA £277,500 13/10/2022 Semi-detached
2 ILMINGTON CLOSE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BF £309,500 01/09/2022 Semi-detached
25 ASHLEIGH ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DA £195,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
17 CHESTNUT ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DD £385,000 14/12/2021 Semi-detached
69 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BU £275,000 24/11/2021 Semi-detached
30 DORSET AVENUE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BB £235,000 04/11/2021 Semi-detached
130 GLENFIELD FRITH DRIVE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8PT £245,000 28/10/2021 Semi-detached
49 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BU £280,000 22/10/2021 Semi-detached
14 ILMINGTON CLOSE, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BF £247,500 15/10/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £286,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £270,050 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.6%
10y growth 61.3%

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

1y (index) 0.2%
5y (index) 16.6%
10y (index) 53.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £891/mo
Realistic £990/mo
Optimistic £1,089/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blaby.

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
Shop Glenfield Kitchens 0.1 miles
Bus stop West Street 0.1 miles
Shop Hairdesign 0.1 miles
Hospital South Entrance 0.9 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 0.9 miles
Train station Unknown 2.7 miles
University University of Leicester 4.7 miles
University University of Leicester - The Village 5.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 81
Anti-social behaviour 17
Criminal damage and arson 17
Public order 12
Shoplifting 10
Other theft 7
Vehicle crime 6
Burglary 5
Drugs 4
Other crime 4
Robbery 2
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 167

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Glenfield Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 24 Jun 2024
The Hall School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 3 Mar 2014
Forest Lodge Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 3 Feb 2015
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 17 Apr 2024
New College Leicester Secondary 1.1 miles Good — 14 Dec 2017

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
2 Bed Flat, Strathern Road, LE3 £1,050/mo 2 1.03 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Strathern Road, LE3 £950/mo 2 1.04 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
Gross yield 5.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.6×
Monthly cashflow £-50/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.9%
  • 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).