1 CHESTNUT DRIVE
LEICESTER, BUSHBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 9RB
Property details
Floor area
128 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£373,000 Jun 2017
Price per m²
£2,930/m²
Local average
£481,590 (-22.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,738 of 33,755)
Street crime
40 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Three bedroom detached
Dormer bungalow
Cul de sac location
Sought after village
No upward chain
Internal viewings advised
Porch x . Inner door to dining hall.
Dining Hall22'5" x 8'4" (6.83m x 2.54m). Double glazed window facing the side, radiator, storage cupboard, stairs leading to the first floor.
Lounge22'5" x 11' (6.83m x 3.35m). Double glazed windows facing the side and rear, two radiators.
Kitchen14'3" x 8'11" (4.34m x 2.72m). Double glazed window facing the front, single drainer sink unit. Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with work surface over, tiled splash back, laminate floor, space for appliances including plumbing for washing machine, integrated oven and hob with cooker hood over.
Lobby x . Built in wardrobe.
Bedroom Three11' x 8'11" (3.35m x 2.72m). Double glazed window facing the front, radiator, built in wardrobe.
Shower Room x . Obscure double glazed window facing the side, heated towel rail, wash hand basin, low level WC, shower cubicle, part wall tiling, laminate floor.
Landing x .
Bedroom One15'9" x 14'4" (4.8m x 4.37m). Double glazed window facing the side, radiator, built in wardrobe, storage cupboards.
Bedroom Two15'9" x 12'6" (4.8m x 3.8m). Double glazed window facing the side, radiator, built in wardrobe, storage cupboards.
Bathroom x . Obscure double glazed window facing the side, heated towel rail, wash hand basin, low level WC, bath, part wall tiling, laminate floor.
Outside x . The property benefits from off road parking to the front. To the rear of the property is a spacious garden with patio area and lawn.
Double Garage x . Two up and over doors opening to the driveway.
Listed by
Leicester
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 45504444
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 10/06/2016
Current heating cost: £1,059/year
Potential heating cost: £991/year
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11481267
Property Details
Street: 1 Chestnut Drive
Town: Bushby
Postcode: LE7 9RB
Installation Details
Items: 10 windows
Certificate Issued: 07/03/2016
Work Completed: 11/02/2016
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/06/2017 (8 years ago) | £373,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 BRAMLEY ORCHARD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RU | £455,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 6 DEVENPORTS HILL, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9NF | £475,000 | 11/08/2025 | Detached |
| 53 DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RE | £390,000 | 28/01/2025 | Detached |
| 8 BENNION ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9QF | £560,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| 87 MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL | £745,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 67 MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL | £630,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| WINKADALE UPPINGHAM ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RP | £2,000,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 THE COPSE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RW | £870,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 26 HOLLIES WAY, THURNBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RJ | £560,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |
| THE DRIVEWAY ORCHARD END DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RE | £605,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| HOME FARM, 91 MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL | £480,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 6 CHESTNUT DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RB | £395,000 | 17/11/2021 | Detached |
| 913B UPPINGHAM ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RR | £650,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 28 HOLLIES WAY, THURNBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RJ | £375,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 89D MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL | £608,500 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 7 THE CEDARS, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RZ | £438,500 | 18/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 8 CHESTNUT DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RB | £765,000 | 23/07/2021 | Detached |
| 15 BRAMLEY ORCHARD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RU | £486,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 89C MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9PL | £595,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 913C UPPINGHAM ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RR | £715,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |
| 5 DEVENPORTS HILL, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9NF | £450,000 | 15/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £580,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £636,211 (19 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: Detached. As of February 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 | Main Street | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Thurnby Superstore | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Cranbrook News | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Leicester Nuffield Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| University | University of Leicester - The Village | 2.6 miles |
| University | University of Leicester | 3.7 miles |
| Train station | Leicester | 3.7 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 4.4 miles |
| Hospital | Main Entrance | 6.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 40 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 20 Mar 2014 |
| Fernvale Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2013 |
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 21 Jan 2024 |
| The City of Leicester College | Secondary | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement — 23 Jan 2020 |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 18 Oct 2012 |
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 Bungalow, Holmleigh Gardens, LE7 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Station Road, LE7 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Station Road, LE7 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Telford Way, LE5 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Ada Lovelace Drive, LE7 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Rose Acre Close, LE7 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Earlswood Road, LE5 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Englefield Road, LE5 | £1,225/mo | 3 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hanbury Road Short Term Rental, LE5 | £3,750/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Kirkwall Crescent, LE5 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fulbeck Avenue, LE5 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1.12 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,484/mo (11 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).