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16 LIME AVENUE

SWADLINCOTE, MEASHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE DE12 7NG

4 beds 2 baths 1,281 sq ft Listed 18 Feb 2025 (-480d)

£310,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DE12 7NG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 LIME AVENUE, SWADLINCOTE, MEASHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE DE12 7NG |
| Price | £310,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 119 m² |
| Last sold | £285,000 Jun 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/03/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,049/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5500-1654-0122-0304-3743)

## Description

A WELL APPOINTED FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED property located in the popular village of Measham.

The accommodation briefly comprises of a light and bright entrance hall leading to an attractive lounge featuring a fireplace and a large window overlooking the front elevation of the property. French doors connect the lounge to a spacious dining room with views of the well-maintained garden. Off the hallway is a smart kitchen fitted with wall and base units, adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient downstairs WC and a practical utility room.

On the first floor, the property features a substantial master bedroom positioned at the front aspect, complete with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room comprising a shower, wash hand basin, and WC. Additionally, there are three generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over, wash hand basin, and WC, providing ample space and comfort for family living.

Outside there is a decorative frontage, a driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to a single garage. To the rear of the property is private and enclosed garden which is mostly laid to lawn with a stoned area, a slabbed patio and a decked area, perfect for outdoor relaxing and your garden furniture. Being surrounded by mature shrubs and trees, this is a lovely garden.

Transport links are within easy reach with the M42 being a short distance away. Measham offers a thriving high street and sits just three miles away from the historic market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch where there are an abundance of amenities including a leisure centre and excellent schools.

VIEWING STRICTLY THROUGH FRANK INNES ASHBY

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/158374721/477906) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/158374721/477907) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #14188953
- **Address:** 16 Lime Avenue, Measham, DE12 7NG
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/09/2020
- **Work Completed:** 02/09/2020
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14621108
- **Address:** 16 Lime Avenue, Measham, DE12 7NG
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/06/2021
- **Work Completed:** 28/05/2021
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 LIME AVENUE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NG | £285,000 | 25/06/2025 | Detached |
| 16 LIME AVENUE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NG | £100,950 | 30/06/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 OAK CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JY | £270,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 12 TELLIS PLACE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GZ | £160,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 9 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND | £332,500 | 06/11/2023 | Detached |
| 31 ROSEBANK VIEW, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PB | £291,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 4 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND | £477,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| 22 ROSEBANK VIEW, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PB | £320,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 HILL RISE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NZ | £285,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND | £330,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND | £302,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 12 ROWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NE | £295,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ROWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NE | £295,000 | 07/04/2022 | Detached |
| 12 AMERSHAM WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PD | £225,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HILL RISE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NZ | £475,000 | 06/01/2022 | Detached |
| 8 KELSO CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PE | £245,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 34 HART DRIVE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PH | £285,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 4 ORCHARD WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JZ | £290,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 29 ORCHARD WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JZ | £260,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 8 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ | £117,290 | 26/08/2021 | Detached |
| 12 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ | £117,290 | 26/08/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £282,741 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £351,544 (39 Detached, DE12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £811/mo
- **Realistic:** £901/mo
- **Optimistic:** £991/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £983/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ashby Road, DE12 | £1,400/mo | 4 | 1.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ashby Road, DE12 | £1,600/mo | 4 | 1.15 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £104/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.4%

*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:** £2,605/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.3%
- **10y growth:** 49.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West Leicestershire; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.9%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

119 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£285,000 Jun 2025

Price per m²

£2,605/m²

Local average

£351,544 (-11.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,418 of 33,755)

Street crime

25 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A WELL APPOINTED FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED property located in the popular village of Measham.
The accommodation briefly comprises of a light and bright entrance hall leading to an attractive lounge featuring a fireplace and a large window overlooking the front elevation of the property. French doors connect the lounge to a spacious dining room with views of the well-maintained garden. Off the hallway is a smart kitchen fitted with wall and base units, adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient downstairs WC and a practical utility room.
On the first floor, the property features a substantial master bedroom positioned at the front aspect, complete with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room comprising a shower, wash hand basin, and WC. Additionally, there are three generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over, wash hand basin, and WC, providing ample space and comfort for family living.
Outside there is a decorative frontage, a driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to a single garage. To the rear of the property is private and enclosed garden which is mostly laid to lawn with a stoned area, a slabbed patio and a decked area, perfect for outdoor relaxing and your garden furniture. Being surrounded by mature shrubs and trees, this is a lovely garden.
Transport links are within easy reach with the M42 being a short distance away. Measham offers a thriving high street and sits just three miles away from the historic market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch where there are an abundance of amenities including a leisure centre and excellent schools.
VIEWING STRICTLY THROUGH FRANK INNES ASHBY

Listed by

Ashby De-La Zouch

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 158374721

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/03/2024

Expiry date: 04/03/2034

Current heating cost: £1,049/year

Potential heating cost: £1,049/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #14188953

Property Details

Street: 16 Lime Avenue

Town: Measham

Postcode: DE12 7NG

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 13/09/2020

Work Completed: 02/09/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14621108

Property Details

Street: 16 Lime Avenue

Town: Measham

Postcode: DE12 7NG

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/06/2021

Work Completed: 28/05/2021

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

182% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/06/2025 (11 months ago)	£285,000	+182.3%
Sold	30/06/2000 (25 years ago)	£100,950	—

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
5 OAK CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JY	£270,000	19/12/2025	Detached
12 TELLIS PLACE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GZ	£160,000	15/12/2023	Detached
9 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND	£332,500	06/11/2023	Detached
31 ROSEBANK VIEW, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PB	£291,000	03/11/2023	Detached
4 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND	£477,000	06/10/2022	Detached
22 ROSEBANK VIEW, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PB	£320,000	17/08/2022	Detached
7 HILL RISE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NZ	£285,000	12/08/2022	Detached
1 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND	£330,000	01/06/2022	Detached
5 BLACKTHORN WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7ND	£302,000	20/05/2022	Detached
12 ROWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NE	£295,000	08/04/2022	Detached
8 ROWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NE	£295,000	07/04/2022	Detached
12 AMERSHAM WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PD	£225,000	10/03/2022	Detached
1 HILL RISE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7NZ	£475,000	06/01/2022	Detached
8 KELSO CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PE	£245,000	30/11/2021	Detached
34 HART DRIVE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7PH	£285,000	19/11/2021	Detached
4 ORCHARD WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JZ	£290,000	30/09/2021	Detached
29 ORCHARD WAY, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JZ	£260,000	28/09/2021	Detached
8 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ	£117,290	26/08/2021	Detached
12 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ	£117,290	26/08/2021	Detached

Area average: £282,741 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.3%

10y growth 49.7%

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

1y (index) 3.1%

5y (index) 20.7%

10y (index) 51.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West Leicestershire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £811/mo

Realistic £901/mo

Optimistic £991/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North West Leicestershire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £983/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DE12 7NG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Blackthorn Way	0.1 miles
Shop	Londis	0.3 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.3 miles
Train station	Waterside Station	2.4 miles
Train station	Discovery Station	2.5 miles
Hospital	Whitwick Health Centre	6.6 miles
Hospital	Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital	10.9 miles
University	Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park	11.4 miles
University	Loughborough University	12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	8
Anti-social behaviour	6
Burglary	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other theft	2
Other crime	1
Public order	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	25

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
Measham Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 27 Sep 2013
Oakthorpe Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2019
Donisthorpe Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2013
Packington Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 4 Mar 2019

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
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ashby Road, DE12	£1,400/mo	4	1.12 miles	OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ashby Road, DE12	£1,600/mo	4	1.15 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,500/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

Gross yield 5.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.2×

Monthly cashflow £104/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.4%

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).