# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LE9 7QQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, LEICESTER, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE9 7QQ | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 86 m² | | Last sold | £270,000 Apr 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 05/03/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £397/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/0860-3035-1307-0444-6200) ## Description SmoothSale are delighted to offer this modern three-bedroom detached home in a desirable Leicester location. The ground floor features a bright, open-plan kitchen and living area, perfect for entertaining or family life, with French doors opening to the rear garden. Upstairs, the main bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, accompanied by two further bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. Outside, the property boasts an enclosed garden with a patio area, ideal for outdoor dining, plus off-street parking. Well-presented throughout, this home offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and contemporary style. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256664) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256668) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256676) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256679) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256683) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256685) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166600937/1256687) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166600937/1256689) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £270,000 | 26/04/2024 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 BROCKEY ROAD, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7PZ | £250,000 | 10/05/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £250,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 HEATH LANE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7PB | £225,000 | 30/10/2023 | Detached | | 7 BROCKEY ROAD, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7PZ | £442,950 | 23/06/2023 | Detached | | 12 WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RT | £304,950 | 30/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £119,950 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 10 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £194,950 | 20/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 BROCKEY ROAD, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7PZ | £419,950 | 19/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £299,950 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 113 WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RS | £279,950 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £199,950 | 24/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 15 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £199,950 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32A HEATH LANE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7PB | £449,500 | 01/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £199,950 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 5 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £209,950 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £286,950 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 74 WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RT | £319,950 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 72 WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RT | £334,950 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 1 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £279,950 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 11 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £299,950 | 19/07/2022 | Detached | | 15 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £359,950 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 62 WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RT | £349,950 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 7 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £282,950 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 9 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £289,950 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 87 WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RS | £314,950 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 89 WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RS | £281,950 | 22/06/2022 | Detached | | 12 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £299,950 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 2 MILBANKE CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QS | £279,950 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 4 HENRY COLLINS CLOSE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7QQ | £60,669 | 08/03/2022 | Other | **Street average:** £192,813 (9 sales) **Area average:** £317,683 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £425,714 (100 Detached, LE9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -41.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Midlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £823/mo - **Realistic:** £914/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,005/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £91,400 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,907/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.2% - **10y growth:** 40.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Midlands; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.7% - **5y growth (index):** 18.7% - **10y growth (index):** 47.2% ## 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)