Sold STC Semi-detached

11 BOWLEY AVENUE

MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU

3 beds 1,195 sq ft Listed 22 Feb 2016 (-3768d)

£195,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE13 1RU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU |
| Price | £195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 111 m² |
| Last sold | £201,500 Jul 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 26/01/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,820/year

### Recommendations
- Q (14,000)
- W2 (6,000)
- C (30)
- E (25)
- F (400)
- I (3,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2638-1011-7269-4826-1954)

## Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire this extended bay fronted semi detached property occupying a south facing plot within this sought after residential area.

The accommodation in brief:

Entrance porch with a glazed door to:  entrance hall with an under stairs cupboard and doors to:  dining room which has a gas fire, sliding patio doors to family room and kitchen/breakfast room and archway to:  lounge which has a 'real flame' gas coal effect fire and a walk-in bay window.  Utility room (formerly the kitchen) which has fitted base level units, roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs with a one and a half sink drainer unit, plumbing for a washing machine and a dish washer, tiled floor and archway through to:  a generous sized fitted kitchen/breakfast room and family room which has a range of eye and base level units, roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs, integrated double oven, grill and a five ring gas hob with a stainless steel extractor fan hood, space for a fridge freezer, wine rack, tiled floor and glazed french doors to the rear garden.

The landing has a hatch with a pull down ladder providing access to a good size and part boarded loft offering potential for a loft conversion STPP, there are doors to:  two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and bathroom to comprise:  low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with an independent shower above and fully tiled walls.

There is a detached brick built garage (17.9 x 8.9 - narrowing to 8.1) with an up and over door, provision for power and light that currently needs to be connected, window to side.

The rear south facing garden is approximately 60ft and mainly laid to lawn with a raised decked area, shingled area, side gated access and enclosed by panelled fencing.

**General Information**

The Energy Rating for this property is F.

**Situation**

This property is situated within one of the town's most sought after residential areas convenient for Melton Country Park, Tesco Supermarket and the town centre. The area is also well serviced by an excellent bus route.

**Directions**

From the Melton office proceed out of town along Thorpe Road (A607) for approximately one mile, turn left onto Bowley Avenue and the property is on the left.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/57940280/486309) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #889304
- **Address:** 11 Bowley Avenue, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1RU
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/07/2016
- **Work Completed:** 26/06/2003
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12115433
- **Address:** 11 Bowley Avenue, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1RU
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/12/2016
- **Work Completed:** 01/12/2016
- **Items:** 11 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £201,500 | 19/07/2016 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £260,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £260,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £250,000 | 14/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 16 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £265,000 | 21/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £275,000 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £246,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £220,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD | £220,000 | 12/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 JENNER CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DG | £240,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £235,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD | £180,500 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £195,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 74 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £249,950 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £207,500 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £253,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £231,268 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £229,121 (54 Semi-detached, LE13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Melton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £711/mo
- **Realistic:** £790/mo
- **Optimistic:** £869/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Gull Gardens, LE13 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Heron Crescent, LE13 | £1,130/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,165/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,165/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £256/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,757/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 7.8%
- **10y growth:** 36.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Melton; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

111 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£201,500 Jul 2016

Price per m²

£1,757/m²

Local average

£229,121 (-14.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,816 of 33,755)

Street crime

95 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

ENTRANCE PORCH & HALL
TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
16FT KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM
SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM
THREE BEDROOMS & BATHROOM
GARAGE & DRIVE
SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN
GRH & ENERGY RATING F

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire this extended bay fronted semi detached property occupying a south facing plot within this sought after residential area.

The accommodation in brief:

Entrance porch with a glazed door to: entrance hall with an under stairs cupboard and doors to: dining room which has a gas fire, sliding patio doors to family room and kitchen/breakfast room and archway to: lounge which has a 'real flame' gas coal effect fire and a walk-in bay window. Utility room (formerly the kitchen) which has fitted base level units, roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs with a one and a half sink drainer unit, plumbing for a washing machine and a dish washer, tiled floor and archway through to: a generous sized fitted kitchen/breakfast room and family room which has a range of eye and base level units, roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs, integrated double oven, grill and a five ring gas hob with a stainless steel extractor fan hood, space for a fridge freezer, wine rack, tiled floor and glazed french doors to the rear garden.

The landing has a hatch with a pull down ladder providing access to a good size and part boarded loft offering potential for a loft conversion STPP, there are doors to: two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and bathroom to comprise: low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with an independent shower above and fully tiled walls.

There is a detached brick built garage (17.9 x 8.9 - narrowing to 8.1) with an up and over door, provision for power and light that currently needs to be connected, window to side.

The rear south facing garden is approximately 60ft and mainly laid to lawn with a raised decked area, shingled area, side gated access and enclosed by panelled fencing.

General Information
The Energy Rating for this property is F.

Situation
This property is situated within one of the town's most sought after residential areas convenient for Melton Country Park, Tesco Supermarket and the town centre. The area is also well serviced by an excellent bus route.

Directions
From the Melton office proceed out of town along Thorpe Road (A607) for approximately one mile, turn left onto Bowley Avenue and the property is on the left.

Listed by

Melton Mowbray

Nottingham Property Services

Reference: 57940280

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 26/01/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 27/01/2016

Expiry date: 26/01/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,820/year

Potential heating cost: £1,066/year

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (400)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #889304

Property Details

Street: 11 Bowley Avenue

Town: Melton Mowbray

Postcode: LE13 1RU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/07/2016

Work Completed: 26/06/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12115433

Property Details

Street: 11 Bowley Avenue

Town: MELTON MOWBRAY

Postcode: LE13 1RU

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 26/12/2016

Work Completed: 01/12/2016

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	19/07/2016 (9 years ago)	£201,500	—

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
13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£260,000	01/08/2025	Semi-detached
13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£260,000	01/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU	£250,000	14/06/2024	Semi-detached
16 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ	£265,000	21/02/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU	£275,000	03/02/2023	Semi-detached
25 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£246,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
5 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£220,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
19 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD	£220,000	12/07/2022	Semi-detached
1 JENNER CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DG	£240,000	25/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU	£235,000	14/01/2022	Semi-detached
10 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD	£180,500	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
9 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£195,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
74 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ	£249,950	22/09/2021	Semi-detached
17 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£207,500	24/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £253,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £231,268 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.8%

10y growth 36.4%

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

1y (index) -0.7%

5y (index) 20.5%

10y (index) 49.5%

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: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LE13 1RU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bowley Avenue	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Thorpe Road	0.0 miles
Shop	R&R Country	0.2 miles
Shop	Thorpe Road Convenience Store	0.5 miles
Hospital	St Mary's Hospital	0.6 miles
Train station	Melton Mowbray	1.1 miles
Train station	Central Station	3.1 miles
Hospital	Rutland Memorial Hospital	8.9 miles
University	Harlaxton College	11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	33
Anti-social behaviour	16
Shoplifting	16
Criminal damage and arson	7
Public order	7
Drugs	5
Other theft	3
Possession of weapons	3
Burglary	2
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	95

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	0.4 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
Sherard Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2022
The Grove Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Gull Gardens, LE13	£1,200/mo	3	0.37 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Heron Crescent, LE13	£1,130/mo	3	0.38 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,165/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,625

Target investor price (1%) £116,500

Gross yield 7.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.9×

Monthly cashflow £256/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.4%

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).