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76 CHARLES DRIVE

LEICESTER, ANSTEY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 7BG

3 beds 1 baths 764 sq ft Listed 15 Nov 2024 (-575d)

£299,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

71 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£285,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£4,225/m²

Local average

£281,377 (+6.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,599 of 33,755)

Street crime

103 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
  • CONSERVATORY
  • OFF ROAD PARKING & GARAGE
  • PRIME VILLAGE LOCATION
  • IMMACULATELY PRESENTED
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND - C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Located within this highly favourable and sought after village comes offered for sale this immaculate three bedroom semi-detached house. An ideal family home that in brief benefits briefly of an Entrance Porch, Living Room, Kitchen through to a Conservatory, First Floor Landing with Three Bedrooms and a Bathroom. To the rear there is a well maintained and established garden and from the front there is off road parking that leads to a Garage. PLEASE VIEW OUR VIRTUAL TOURS FOR MORE DETAIL.

Entrance Porch - With a door to:

Living Room - 5.18m - 3.51m x 5.28m - 3.35m (17' - 11'6 x 17'4 - - Benefiting from a bay window to the front aspect, radiator, power points, TV point, stairs leading to the first floor landing, log burner and a door that leads to:

Kitchen - 5.26m x 3.25m - 2.77m (17'3 x 10'8 - 9'1) - There are a range of wall and base units with work surfaces, sink with a mixer tap and drainer, Range oven, door to the side aspect, power points, window to the rear aspect and an opening through to:

Conservatory - 3.48m x 3.38m (11'5 x 11'1) - Benefiting from windows to the side and rear aspects, power points and patio doors to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing - There is a window to the side aspect, loft access, power point and doors to:

Bedroom - 4.29m into bay x 3.07m (14'1 into bay x 10'1) - Benefiting from a bay fronted window, radiator and power points.

Bedroom - 3.66m x 3.40m (12' x 11'2) - Having a window to the rear aspect, radiator and power points.

Bedroom - 2.41m x 2.13m (7'11 x 7') - There is a window to the front aspect, radiator and power points.

Bathroom - Comprising a low level WC, Wash hand basin, Bath, Complimentary tiling, Window to the rear aspect and a Radiator.

Rear Garden - A well established and eye-catching garden with a gravelled area that leads to a mainly laid to lawn having borders home to a variety of shrubs, plants and trees.

Parking - From the front there is off road parking that also leads to:

Garage - 5.33m x 3.51m (17'6 x 11'6) - Benefiting from an up and over door with the facilities of both power and lighting as well as a window to the rear and a door.

Anstey Village - Known as the Gateway to Charnwood Forest and boasting fantastic amenities in the village centre, Anstey has all that is needed in terms of food shopping, eating out, banking etc. The village still holds on to that traditional English feel with its two central greens, and hosts a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, as well as more international restaurants.

The surrounding area has such a wide variety of things to offer. Bradgate Park is host to rugged natural scenery and wildlife, childhood home of Lady Jane Grey. This park stretches above the village between the two neighbouring villages of Newtown Linford and Cropston. On the other side of the spectrum, Leicester city centre has everything a metropolitan city has to offer, from extensive shopping facilities to contemporary cuisine.

Nearest schools:

The Latimer Primary School, Anstey (0.3 miles)

Martin High School - Secondary (0.5 miles)

Woolden Hill Community Primary School (0.7 miles)

Transport links

All of the shopping and entertainment on offer in the city of Leicester is only a short journey away, and Anstey is also situated perfectly for the commuter, with the M1, A46 and A50 all very easily accessible.

Viewings - We always like any potential purchaser to follow our four steps

1) Read property description

2) Look at Floorplan

3) Watch our virtual viewing video

4)Please provide and assist proof of affordability

After these stages, we are happy to arrange a viewing suitable to both purchaser and vendor.

Measurements - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions of this property, but they should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER JUDGE ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Anstey

Judge Estate Agents

Reference: 155011232

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/01/2024

Expiry date: 16/01/2034

Current heating cost: £816/year

Potential heating cost: £759/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #995378

Property Details

Street: 76 Charles Drive

Town: Anstey

Postcode: LE7 7BG

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/09/2003

Work Completed: 04/08/2003

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

90% since 2007

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/11/2024 (1 year ago) £285,000 +90%
Sold 22/10/2007 (18 years ago) £150,000

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
148 CROPSTON ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BL £440,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
17 ROSEBERY ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7EL £215,000 14/02/2024 Semi-detached
25 GLADSTONE STREET, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BT £796,000 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
50 ALBION STREET, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7DE £192,500 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
35 HIGHFIELD STREET, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7DU £390,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 48 CHARLES DRIVE, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BG £250,000 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
17 BROUGHTON CLOSE, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7EU £169,950 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
42 CROPSTON ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BJ £268,000 12/06/2023 Semi-detached
125 ANDREW ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BD £255,000 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
33 THE CLOSE, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7EP £277,000 02/06/2023 Semi-detached
79 CROPSTON ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BP £372,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
77 EDWARD STREET, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7DR £235,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
89 ANDREW ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BD £228,000 07/12/2022 Semi-detached
30 GLADSTONE STREET, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BT £265,000 26/10/2022 Semi-detached
4 BROUGHTON CLOSE, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7EU £155,000 05/10/2022 Semi-detached
19 ROSEBERY ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7EL £250,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
31 CHARLES DRIVE, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BF £297,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
40 ALBION STREET, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7DE £250,000 08/07/2022 Semi-detached
35 GEORGE STREET, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7DT £250,000 04/05/2022 Semi-detached
46A ROSEBERY ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7EJ £285,000 19/04/2022 Semi-detached
142 ANDREW ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BB £283,500 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 44 CHARLES DRIVE, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BG £250,000 21/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 70 CHARLES DRIVE, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BG £252,500 11/01/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £250,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £293,698 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6%
10y growth 35.9%

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

1y (index) 2.7%
5y (index) 21%
10y (index) 53.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Charnwood. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £857/mo
Realistic £952/mo
Optimistic £1,047/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Charnwood.

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 Football Ground 0.1 miles
Shop The Signal Box 0.1 miles
Shop Family Choice Superstore 0.2 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 1.5 miles
Hospital South Entrance 1.6 miles
Train station Leicester North 2.2 miles
Train station Rothley 2.2 miles
University University of Leicester 3.4 miles
University Unknown 3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 29
Criminal damage and arson 18
Shoplifting 17
Anti-social behaviour 11
Burglary 7
Public order 5
Vehicle crime 5
Other theft 4
Bicycle theft 3
Other crime 2
Drugs 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 103

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
Wolfdale School Other 0.2 miles Good — 27 Apr 2023
Woolden Hill Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 6 Jan 2020
The Latimer Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Martin High School Anstey Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 22 May 2024
Heatherbrook Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 9 May 2024

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, Barnsdale Road, LE4 £850/mo 3 0.53 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Pitchens Close, LE4 £895/mo 3 0.63 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £873/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.29%
Max investor price (0.8%) £109,125
Target investor price (1%) £87,300
Gross yield 3.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 28.6×
Monthly cashflow £-421/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -5.8%
  • 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).