Sold STC Semi-detached

3 SHAW WOOD CLOSE

LEICESTER, GROBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE6 0FY

3 beds Listed 11 Jan 2015 (-4208d)

£160,000

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Accommodation The Great Outdoors Home Coming Welcome! Homely Lounge Sitting Pretty Tickety Boo A Feeling of Space Second Reception A Dining Experience Stylish Kitchen Cooking on Gas Bar Vista Freeze Frame Fancy a Cuppa Go Social Space to Store Early Riser Escalator First Floor Landing Two Way Traffic Principal Bedroom Curtain Call Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Fitted Bathroom Upon a Pedestal Time to get...WET! Walk this Way Rear Extension

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£164,000 Apr 2015

Price per m²

£1,951/m²

Local average

£267,688 (-40.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,280 of 33,755)

Street crime

44 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • NO CHAIN! EXTENDED three bedroom home with DETACHED GARAGE situated in CUL-DE-SAC location
  • COMBINATION boiler gas fired central heating and uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING, SOFFITS and FASCIAS
  • Entrance hall with staircase rising to first floor
  • SPACIOUS lounge featuring MANTEL FIREPLACE and wall lighting
  • Separate dining room EXTENSION with uPVC double glazed windows to DUAL-ASPECT
  • Stylish fitted kitchen with refitted free-standing cooker (by negotiation)
  • First floor landing serves access to three well proportioned bedrooms
  • Bathroom with fitted shower to white sanitary-ware suite and complimenting ceramic tiled surrounds
  • Off-road parking for several vehicles / Rear garden with BLOCK PAVING walkway and CIRCULAR PATIO
  • EXCELLENT local schooling / CONVENIENT location for A46/A50/M1/M69 and Bradgate Park visitor centre

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

EXTENDED 3 bedroom home with DETACHED GARAGE situated in CUL-DE-SAC location of SOUGHT-AFTER Groby village. Features include SPACIOUS lounge, STYLISH fitted kitchen with dining area and FITTED SHOWER to bathroom. Desirable local schooling and easy access to A46/A50/M1/M69. NO CHAIN!

Particulars of the Property:

Accommodation: UPVC opaque double glazed main entrance door serves access into:

Entrance: 6ft 4 inches x 3ft [1.93 x 0.91 m] Entrance hall serving access to lounge, staircase rising to first floor and including a central heating radiator with canopy overhang, door bell chime, alarm key-pad control and coat-hanging pegs to wall.

Lounge: 14ft 2 inches x 13ft [4.32 x 3.96 m] Spacious homely lounge featuring a mantel fireplace surround with marble finish inlay and hearth, a central heating radiator, a television aerial connection point, cable connection point telephone point, two wall light points and a digital thermo-stat control to wall. In addition, there is built-in storage cupboard (with lighting and housing coat-hanging rail, gas service meter and fuse box consumer unit), coving and smoke alarm (not tested) to ceiling and a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Dining Room: 10ft 6 inches x 6ft 4 inches [3.2 x 1.93 m] Delightful extension to living space comprising of a central heating radiator, an alarm sensor detection unit and uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. Walk-through aspect leads into:

Kitchen: 16ft 1 inches x 9ft 8 inches [4.9 x 2.95 m] Stylish fitted kitchen (16'1" x 10'2"max./9'8"min.) comprising of a range of wall and base units to include display cabinets, cornicing, contrasting roll-edged work surfaces with complimenting ceramic tiled surrounds, two breakfast bar areas and one-and-a-half bowls stainless steel finish sinks with drainer and chrome finish mixer tap control. In addition, there is ample appliance space with gas point connection for cooking appliance (new cooking appliance (by negotiation), space for tall-standing fridge/freezer and plumbing facilities for automatic washing machine.

There is a uPVC double glazed opaque window to the side elevation, a wall-mounted combination boiler (serving the central heating system and domestic hot water supply), a central heating radiator, an alarm sensor detection unit, an alarm keypad control and a uPVC opaque double glazed door leading out to the rear garden.




Landing: First floor landing serves access to three well proportioned bedrooms, bathroom and built-in storage cupboard (with fitted shelving). In addition, there is a smoke alarm to wall (not tested) and a uPVC double glazed opaque window to the side elevation.

Bedroom One: 11ft 11 inches x 9ft 11 inches [3.63 x 3.02 m] Principal double bedroom including a central heating radiator, a high-level television point and adjacent power point supply, fitted shelving to wall (by negotiation), a personal alarm button, touch sensor light switch and a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Two: 12ft 9ft 8 inches [3.66 x 2.95 m] Second double bedroom including a central heating radiator, a high-level television point and adjacent power point supply, dimmer switch control and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three: 7ft 2 inches x 6ft 1 inches [2.18 x 1.85 m] Well proportioned third bedroom including a central heating radiator, a cable connection point, telephone lead extension point, dimmer switch control and a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bathroom: 6ft 4 inches x 6ft [1.93 x 1.83 m] Fitted with a white three piece sanitary-ware suite comprising of a fitted shower over panelled bath, low rise cistern WC and a pedestal wash-hand basin. Features include complimenting fully ceramic tiled surrounds, a central heating radiator, chrome finish bathroom accessories and bathroom cabinet (by negotiation), pull-cord light switch fitted extraction fan to ceiling. There is also an access trap door to roof space and a uPVC double glazed opaque window to the side elevation.

Garage: 18ft 7ft 11 inches [5.49 x 2.41 m] There is a detached sectional garage in the rear garden fitted with opaque glazed double doors to front elevation, fitted work bench and shelving, fluorescent lighting, power point supply and a window to the side aspect.

Gardens: There is a graveled forecourt and driveway affording off-road parking spaces for several vehicles, mature tree and shrub border, exterior coach wall light point, exterior twin spot-lighting with sensor control, exterior water tap facility and an electric service meter housing to the side elevation wall. Timber gate to the side aspect leads into a delightful rear garden with block paved walkway leading to brick wall retainment with graveled area, a circular paved patio, mature tree and shrub borders, exterior halogen lighting with sensor control and fenced perimeters.

Tenure Information: We understand this property to be freehold.

Directional Note: This property may be approached from Leicester City centre via (A50) Highcross Street continuing on Groby Road to the third roundabout. Negotiate first exit into Leicester Road and proceed over flyover to roundabout taking second exit right continuing on Leicester Road to Groby village. Take a left turn into Ratby Road, second right turn into Stephenson Way, second right turn into Farr Wood Close and right turn into Shaw Wood Close where the property is situated on the left hand side, clearly identified by Lifestyle Homes 'For Sale' board.

Disclaimer: These particulars are believed to be materially correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and do not form part of any contract whether stated, assumed or implied. The mention of any fixtures and fittings, appliances or services does not imply that they have been tested and the purchasers must satisfy themselves of the condition and serviceability. All measurements were taken by 'Leica Disto A3' digital laser device and are believed to be accurate within 5%.

Listed by

Leicester

Lifestyle Homes

Reference: 47890996

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/06/2013

Expiry date: 16/06/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £608/year

Potential heating cost: £498/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,445

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£900)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Energy Performance

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #290581

Property Details

Street: 3 Shaw Wood Close

Town: Groby

Postcode: LE6 0FY

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/01/2003

Work Completed: 20/09/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #163899

Property Details

Street: 3 Shaw Wood Close

Town: Groby

Postcode: LE6 0FY

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/12/2002

Work Completed: 20/09/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13766274

Property Details

Street: 3 Shaw Wood Close

Town: Groby

Postcode: LE6 0FY

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 29/09/2019

Work Completed: 20/09/2019

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

255% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 10/04/2015 (11 years ago) £164,000 +5.8%
Sold 15/12/2006 (19 years ago) £154,950 +66.6%
Sold 02/08/2002 (23 years ago) £93,000 +101.1%
Sold 08/11/1996 (29 years ago) £46,250

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
52 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GH £215,000 13/11/2025 Semi-detached
16 STEPHENSON WAY, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FW £240,000 07/11/2025 Semi-detached
8 FIRTREE WALK, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FN £235,000 30/06/2023 Semi-detached
178 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BT £295,000 18/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 17 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY £280,000 17/02/2023 Semi-detached
38 FERN CRESCENT, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BE £300,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
22 FARR WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FX £269,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 6 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY £225,000 03/05/2022 Terraced
38 CARMEN GROVE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BA £225,000 04/03/2022 Semi-detached
13 CARMEN GROVE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BA £247,500 15/02/2022 Semi-detached
21 FARR WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FX £230,000 09/02/2022 Semi-detached
5 FARR WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FX £230,000 10/12/2021 Semi-detached
45 MARKFIELD ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FL £400,000 01/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 15 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY £230,000 19/11/2021 Semi-detached
20 FARR WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FX £240,000 10/11/2021 Semi-detached
1 FARR WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FX £235,000 10/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £245,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £258,577 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.2%
10y growth 41.1%

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

1y (index) 2.7%
5y (index) 24.6%
10y (index) 63.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Hinckley and Bosworth. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £833/mo
Realistic £926/mo
Optimistic £1,019/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hinckley and Bosworth.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.0 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Wilsons & Sons Newsagents 0.2 miles
Hospital South Entrance 2.2 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 2.3 miles
Train station Unknown 4.1 miles
Train station Leicester North 4.1 miles
University University of Leicester 5.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 14
Violence and sexual offences 9
Vehicle crime 5
Other theft 4
Public order 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Other crime 2
Shoplifting 2
Burglary 1
Total incidents 44

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
Martinshaw Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 4 Feb 2016
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 10 Jan 2018
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Secondary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Lady Jane Grey Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 19 Mar 2015
Ratby Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 15 Oct 2014

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 Detached House, Danehill, LE6 £1,250/mo 3 0.97 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, St Philips Close, LE6 £1,200/mo 3 1.03 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,225/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.77%
Max investor price (0.8%) £153,125
Target investor price (1%) £122,500
Gross yield 9.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.9×
Monthly cashflow £447/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 11.6%
  • 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).