# 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. 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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)