For sale Flat

1 LEGER COURT

DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE DN2 6AB

1 beds 1 baths 323 sq ft Listed 31 Mar 2026 (-111d)

£60,000

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FRONT FITTED KITCHEN STUDIO ( LOUNGE / BEDROOM ) STUDIO ( LOUNGE / BEDROOM ) STUDIO ( LOUNGE / BEDROOM ) SHOWER ROOM SHOWER ROOM SHOWER ROOM

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

30 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£57,500 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£2,000/m²

Local average

£87,500 (-31.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,609 of 33,755)

Street crime

721 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Electric
Parking
Communal

Description

*£60,000 - £65,000*
GORGEOUS GROUND FLOOR STUDIO APARTMENT / SHORT WALK TO THE CITY CENTRE & RACECOURSE / SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN STUDIO / FITTED KITCHEN / MODERN SHOWER ROOM / PARKING / PRICED TO SELL / NO CHAIN //

Located on this popular roadway close to the city centre, a gorgeous ground floor studio apartment with NO ONWARDS CHAIN therefore perfect for first time buyers. Fitted with PVC double glazing and an electric heating system the property comprises: Communal entrance hall with intercom system, private entrance hall, spacious square studio living, fitted kitchen and a modern shower room. Outside, the property has a private car park to the rear with an allocated parking space. Well placed with access to local amenities including Doncaster City Centre, Lakeside retail & Leisure, St Leger racecourse and the train station. Early viewing is essential.

Accommodation - A double glazed door leads into the communal entrance hall which is accessed via an intercom system. A door from here leads to the property's private entrance door.

Entrance Hall - This has a central ceiling light, tiled flooring and doors leading to the remaining accommodation.

Studio ( Lounge / Bedroom ) - 4.29m x 4.29m max (14'1" x 14'1" max ) - This is a good sized square shaped studio space. There are two PVC double glazed windows to the front, 2 ceiling light points, a TV aerial point, coving to the ceiling and an electric heater.

Fitted Kitchen - 2.46m x 1.98m max (8'1" x 6'6" max ) - The kitchen is fitted with base and wall units with a work surface over, there is a single drainer 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit, an integrated oven with a four ring hob and an extractor hood above. AvPVC double glazed window to the rear, tiled flooring, a central ceiling light, a cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and plumbing for a washing machine.

Shower Room - Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a low flush W/C, a pedestal wash hand basin set onto a vanity unit and a corner shower enclosure with electric shower. There is tiled flooring, tiling to the four walls, an extractor fan, four inset spotlights to the ceiling and a PVC double glazed window.

Outside - To the rear of the property, there is a private car park with one allocated space.

Agents Notes: - TENURE - LEASEHOLD. Service Charge TBC , Ground Rent £5.00 per annum.

SERVICES - All mains services are connected.

DOUBLE GLAZING - PVC double glazing, where stated. Age of units various.

HEATING - Electric heating system with hot water cylinder.

COUNCIL TAX - Band A.

BROADBAND - Ultrafast broadband is available with download speeds of up to 1000 mbps and upload speeds of up to 1000 mbps.

MOBILE COVERAGE - Coverage is available with EE, Three, 02 and Vodafone.

VIEWING - By prior telephone appointment with horton knights estate agents.

MEASUREMENTS - Please note all measurements are approximate and for guidance purposes only, with a six inch tolerance. Therefore please do NOT rely upon them for carpet measurements, furniture and the like. Similarly, the floor plan is designed as a visual reference and is NOT a scale drawing.

PROPERTY PARTICULARS - We endeavour to make our property particulars accurate and reliable, however if there is a point that is especially important to you, please contact ourselves prior to exchange of contracts, so that we may further clarify that point. We DO NOT give any warranty to the suitability of any part, including fixtures and fittings of this property, prospective buyers are kindly asked to take specific advice from their professional advisors.

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Listed by

Doncaster

Horton Knights

Reference: 173930381

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 29/10/2024

Expiry date: 28/10/2034

Current heating cost: £1,073/year

Potential heating cost: £429/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,515

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • High heat retention storage heaters (£400 - £600)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

Floor Plan

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 #2770208

Property Details

Street: 1 Leger Court

Town: Bennetthorpe

Postcode: DN2 6AB

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/06/2005

Work Completed: 09/05/2005

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

238% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £60,000 +4.3%
Sold 11/03/2025 (1 year ago) £57,500 +18.6%
Sold 12/10/2018 (7 years ago) £48,500 -6.7%
Sold 12/12/2014 (11 years ago) £52,000 +23.8%
Sold 28/03/2011 (15 years ago) £42,000 +147.1%
Sold 28/03/2000 (26 years ago) £17,000

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
ELMFIELD LODGE FLAT 2 WELBECK ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN4 5EY £63,500 19/09/2023 Flat
2 LEGER COURT, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 6AB £67,500 13/12/2022 Flat
10 HAMILTON MEWS, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN4 5DL £110,000 12/07/2022 Flat

Area average: £80,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 80%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Doncaster. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.7%
5y (index) 10.8%
10y (index) 37.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £620/mo
Realistic £689/mo
Optimistic £758/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Doncaster.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Doncaster: £424/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bennetthorpe/Danum Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Bennetthorpe/Alderson Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Don Valley Cycles 0.2 miles
Shop The Hair and Beauty House 0.2 miles
Hospital Doncaster Royal Infirmary 0.8 miles
Train station Doncaster 1.0 miles
Hospital Tickhill Road 2.1 miles
Train station Bentley (South Yorkshire) 2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 259
Anti-social behaviour 96
Shoplifting 72
Public order 69
Criminal damage and arson 41
Vehicle crime 40
Other theft 38
Drugs 28
Other crime 22
Burglary 19
Robbery 12
Bicycle theft 11
Possession of weapons 7
Theft from the person 7
Total incidents 721

Within 1 mile during May 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
Doncaster School for the Deaf Other 0.3 miles Good — 12 Feb 2015
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Hall Cross Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 23 May 2014
Town Field Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Lakeside Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 9 Jun 2024

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
1 Bed Flat, Ravensworth Road, DN1 £650/mo 1 0.42 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Lawn Road, DN1 £695/mo 1 0.46 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Lawn Road, DN1 £750/mo 1 0.47 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, College Road, DN1 £575/mo 1 0.73 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, College Road, DN1 £625/mo 1 0.73 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, College Road, DN1 £625/mo 1 0.76 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, College Road, DN1 £625/mo 1 0.76 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £649/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.04%
Max investor price (0.8%) £78,125
Target investor price (1%) £62,500
Gross yield 12.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio
Monthly cashflow £301/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 20.8%
  • 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).