22 NEWCOMBE STREET
MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 9PB
£272,500
Property details
Floor area
100 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£269,000 Sep 2021
Price per m²
£2,725/m²
Local average
£260,757 (+4.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,570 of 33,755)
Street crime
102 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The luxury appointed and generously proportioned interior benefits from gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing, and includes an entrance hall with staircase off, superb open plan lounge/dining room with impressive bay window to front, feature fireplace and French double doors leading out to the rear, a recently refitted kitchen with high gloss base and wall cupboards and built-in appliances, with an opening leading through to a generous utility room with matching porcelain tiled flooring and French doors leading out to the rear garden. There is also a ground floor cloakroom/wc.
On the upper floor off a central landing with a useful storage cupboard is a good sized main bedroom to the front with bay window, two further bedrooms and a recently refitted family bathroom having a P-shaped bath with rainwater style shower over.
Outside is a west facing rear garden with paved patio and timber garden shed.
An internal inspection is essential to appreciate the quality and size of this impressive period house, which has been recently renovated.
Location - Newcombe Street lies off Nithsdale Avenue, located just to the south of the highly desirable town of Market Harborough which has excellent shopping and supermarket facilities, schools, bars, restaurants, cafes and a theatre. A leisure centre lies to the south of the town. Market Harborough has mainline rail services to London St Pancras in about an hour, the A14 lies to the south, and the M1 is accessible at Junction 20.
Viewings & Directions - Viewings should be arranged through the agents Andrew Granger & Company on 01858-431315. From Market Harborough, proceed southbound via Northampton Road, (A508), continuing over the Welland Park Road traffic lights, turning first right into Nithsdale Avenue, left into Newcombe Street with the property located on the right hand side.
Accommodation In Detail - With the benefit of gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazed windows, the spacious and beautifully presented interior comprises:
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - With grey composite entrance door, attractive laminate flooring, stairs rising to upper floor.
Cloakroom/Wc - With polished tiled flooring, low flush wc and vanity wash hand basin.
Lounge/Dining Room - 7.21m x 3.51m (23'8 x 11'6) - An impressive open plan reception room of excellent size with attractive fireplace and gas fire, double glazed bay window to front, French doors leading out to the rear garden.
Fitted Kitchen - 2.92m x 2.87m (9'7 x 9'5 ) - Recently refitted kitchen with porcelain tiled flooring, excellent range of high gloss fronted base and wall cupboards, roll top working surfaces, stainless steel sink unit with central waste bowl, built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob with extractor unit over, integrated slimline dishwasher.
Utility /Garden Room - 3.81m x 2.13m (12'6 x 7' ) - With porcelain tiled flooring, stainless steel sink unit with roll top working surface, space for tumble dryer, washing machine and fridge/freezer, French doors leading out to the rear garden.
First Floor -
Landing - With useful store cupboard and access hatch to roof space.
Bedroom One - 4.67m x 3.51m plus bay (15'4 x 11'6 plus bay) - Large bay window to front.
Bedroom Two - 3.51m x 3.05m (11'6 x 10') - With double glazed window to rear.
Bedroom Three - 2.87m x 2.18m max (9'5 x 7'2 max) - With double glazed window.
Bathroom - 2.01m x 1.93m (6'7 x 6'4) - Well appointed suite with ceramic tiled flooring and walls, three piece suite including low flush wc, vanity wash hand basin and P shaped bath with rainwater style shower over, chrome heated towel rail.
Outside - Attractive rear garden enjoying a westerly aspect with paved patio, with wooden picket fence, lawned area with paved path leading to timber gate and wooden shed.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.
Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating E.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band C. For further information contact Harborough District Council
Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). This information is required prior to Solicitors being instructed.
Stamp Duty - From the 1st July 2021 stamp duty will be payable at the following rates stated below until Sept 2021.
Up to £250,000 – Zero
The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) – 5%
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) – 10%
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) – 12%
A further 3% will be payable on the whole amount if this is an additional property to one that you already own.
30th September 2021: You must complete a property purchase by 30th September to benefit from the staggered extension of the stamp duty holiday rates.
Listed by
Market Harborough
Andrew Granger & Co
Reference: 89824141
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 31/05/2019
Expiry date: 30/05/2029
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Increase hot water cylinder insulation (30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (55)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
35% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/09/2021 (4 years ago) | £269,000 | +35.2% |
| Sold | 14/08/2019 (6 years ago) | £199,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PATRICK STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9HP | £268,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 33 BATH STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EJ | £233,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 GRANVILLE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EU | £360,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 45 PATRICK STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9HP | £190,000 | 26/11/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 19 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £250,000 | 01/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 50 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ER | £292,000 | 17/07/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 44 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £500,000 | 11/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 32 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £495,000 | 13/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 6 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £338,000 | 24/01/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 23 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £280,000 | 24/05/2024 | Terraced |
| 92 TUNGSTONE WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9GG | £137,500 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 CROSS STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ES | £258,500 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 GLADSTONE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ET | £210,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ER | £252,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 48 NITHSDALE AVENUE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PE | £390,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EP | £266,500 | 25/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 109 NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9HD | £174,000 | 02/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 LATHKILL STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EY | £230,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 43 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £410,000 | 19/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 31 NITHSDALE AVENUE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PD | £360,000 | 27/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 AURIGA STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EH | £185,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 90 BATH STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9JL | £192,500 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 35 NITHSDALE AVENUE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PD | £367,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 GLADSTONE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ET | £227,120 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 58 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ER | £260,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 122 BATH STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9JL | £161,000 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 37 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £372,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 28 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £265,000 | 16/08/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £363,750 (8 sales)
Area average: £250,706 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Harborough. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Harborough. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harborough.
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 | Fairfax Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Courtyard Workshops | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | J R Stores | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Freddys Party Shop | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Market Harborough | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Procurement & Supplies Department (Stores) | 9.1 miles |
| Train station | Kettering | 9.6 miles |
| Hospital | Broomhill | 10.6 miles |
| University | University of Leicester - The Village | 11.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 102 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Park Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 2 Sep 2019 |
| Little Bowden School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2012 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 31 Mar 2011 |
| Farndon Fields Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 26 Oct 2012 |
| Market Harborough Church of England Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 17 Jul 2019 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).