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9 BOWLEY AVENUE

MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU

3 beds 1 baths 97 m² Listed 18 May 2024 (-758d)

£315,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE13 1RU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU |
| Price | £315,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £225,000 Jul 2016 |

## Description

**PROPERTY** **DESCRIPTION** **** Beautifully presented, extended three bedroom semi-detached house situated to the north side of Melton Mowbray on this much sought after residential area. Within close proximity to the Melton Country park, Tesco superstore and the town centre. The very well appointed accommodation comprises; entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room and a very spacious open-plan living dining kitchen and utility room to the ground floor. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Outside the property benefits from ample off road parking, large garden store and a private, south facing rear garden.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Storm porch to the part glazed front door opening into the entrance hall. Having stairs rising to the first floor, radiator, fitted shoe storage, wood flooring and part glazed doors off to the lounge and dining room.

**CLOAKROOM** **** Under stairs cloakroom comprising of a low flush WC, wash hand basin, radiator, obscure glazed window and tiled flooring.

**LOUNGE** **10' 11" x 12' 9" (3.35m x 3.91m)** Having a walk-in bay window to the front aspect with bespoke fitted shutter blinds, radiator, TV point, Victorian style fireplace with gas fire, carpet flooring and glazed French doors to the dining room.

**DINING** **ROOM** **10' 11" x 14' 1" (3.35m x 4.31m)** Being open-plan to the living kitchen having a radiator, fitted shelving to both alcoves and wood flooring.

**OPEN-PLAN** **LIVING** **KITCHEN** **17' 6" x 16' 7" (5.35m x 5.06m)** This fantastic extension has created a superb family and entertaining space .Having bi-fold doors and four Velux windows allowing plenty of natural light to filter through. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall, base and drawer units with wood work surfaces over, central breakfast bar, under counter stainless steel sink with mixer tap over.  Integrated fridge freezer, Schott Ceran range cooker with a plate warmer, five ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Inset LED lighting, TV point, wood flooring and valves in place for a radiator if required.

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **5' 4" x 6' 10" (1.65m x 2.10m)** Having base units with a stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher, space for a tumble dryer, wall mounted Worcester central heating boiler, window to the side aspect and tiled flooring.

**LANDING** **** Taking the stairs from the entrance hall to the first floor landing having a pull down ladder to the attic space with lighting, window to the side aspect with fitted bespoke shutter blind, carpet flooring and doors off to;

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 11" x 10' 11" (3.95m x 3.35m)** Having a window rear aspect, radiator, TV point, picture rail and carpet flooring.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **12' 11" x 10' 11" (3.96m x 3.35m)** Having a walk-in bay window to the front aspect with fitted bespoke shutter blinds, radiator, TV point, picture rails and carpet flooring.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **6' 11" x 7' 4" (2.12m x 2.24m)** Having a window to the front aspect with bespoke fitted shutter blinds, radiator, picture rails and carpet flooring.

**BATHROOM** **6' 3" x 6' 10" (1.91m x 2.09m)** Comprising of a panel 'P' shaped bath with shower over and glazed shower screen, vanity unit wash hand basin, low flush WC and a heated towel rail. Obscure glazed window, part tiled walls and tiled flooring.

**FRONT** **ASPECT** **** **** Having a block paved drive providing ample off road parking, double gates to the side for access to the rear garden.

**REAR** **GARDEN** **** Very private, south facing garden having a raised decked seating area adjacent to the house, block paving, large garden store with double doors to the front, garden tap and electrical sockets. Formal lawn with very well established shrub borders and mature trees, pergola seating area, a further gravelled seating area with raised flower beds and a timber sun house making the most of the sun. Wood panel fencing to the boundary.

**AGENTS** **NOTE** **** **** Please note that any services, heating, systems or appliances have not been tested by Middletons, and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned to be agreed with the Seller. All measurements are approximate and all floor plans are intended as a guide only.

**WHAT** **IS** **YOUR** **HOME** **WORTH?** **** Whether you plan to sell or just want to know what your property is worth please call us on   for a free no obligation valuation.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/148148099/486334) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/148148099/486336) - EPC Front Page
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/148148099/486338) - EPC 2

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11696551
- **Address:** 9 Bowley Avenue, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1RU
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/07/2016
- **Work Completed:** 01/12/2010
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £225,000 | 06/07/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £135,000 | 26/08/2009 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £260,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £260,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £250,000 | 14/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 16 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £265,000 | 21/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £275,000 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £246,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £220,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD | £220,000 | 12/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 JENNER CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DG | £240,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £235,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD | £180,500 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £195,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 74 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £249,950 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £207,500 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £253,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £231,268 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £229,121 (54 Semi-detached, LE13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +37.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Melton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £711/mo
- **Realistic:** £790/mo
- **Optimistic:** £869/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 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, Gull Gardens, LE13 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Heron Crescent, LE13 | £1,130/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,165/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,165/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-217/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.1%
- **10y growth:** 37.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Melton; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£225,000 Jul 2016

Local average

£229,121 (+37.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,816 of 33,755)

Street crime

100 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

EXTENDED SEMI-DETACHED
AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING
DOWNSTAIRS WC
OPEN-PLAN LIVING KITCHEN
SOUTH FACING GARDEN
CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES
LOCAL SCHOOLS NEARBY
NORTH SIDE OF MELTON MOWBRAY
COUNCIL TAX BAND C

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ** Beautifully presented, extended three bedroom semi-detached house situated to the north side of Melton Mowbray on this much sought after residential area. Within close proximity to the Melton Country park, Tesco superstore and the town centre. The very well appointed accommodation comprises; entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room and a very spacious open-plan living dining kitchen and utility room to the ground floor. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Outside the property benefits from ample off road parking, large garden store and a private, south facing rear garden.

ENTRANCE HALL Storm porch to the part glazed front door opening into the entrance hall. Having stairs rising to the first floor, radiator, fitted shoe storage, wood flooring and part glazed doors off to the lounge and dining room.

CLOAKROOM Under stairs cloakroom comprising of a low flush WC, wash hand basin, radiator, obscure glazed window and tiled flooring.

LOUNGE 10' 11" x 12' 9" (3.35m x 3.91m) Having a walk-in bay window to the front aspect with bespoke fitted shutter blinds, radiator, TV point, Victorian style fireplace with gas fire, carpet flooring and glazed French doors to the dining room.

DINING ROOM 10' 11" x 14' 1" (3.35m x 4.31m) Being open-plan to the living kitchen having a radiator, fitted shelving to both alcoves and wood flooring.

OPEN-PLAN LIVING KITCHEN 17' 6" x 16' 7" (5.35m x 5.06m) This fantastic extension has created a superb family and entertaining space .Having bi-fold doors and four Velux windows allowing plenty of natural light to filter through. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall, base and drawer units with wood work surfaces over, central breakfast bar, under counter stainless steel sink with mixer tap over. Integrated fridge freezer, Schott Ceran range cooker with a plate warmer, five ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Inset LED lighting, TV point, wood flooring and valves in place for a radiator if required.

UTILITY ROOM 5' 4" x 6' 10" (1.65m x 2.10m) Having base units with a stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher, space for a tumble dryer, wall mounted Worcester central heating boiler, window to the side aspect and tiled flooring.

LANDING Taking the stairs from the entrance hall to the first floor landing having a pull down ladder to the attic space with lighting, window to the side aspect with fitted bespoke shutter blind, carpet flooring and doors off to;

BEDROOM ONE 12' 11" x 10' 11" (3.95m x 3.35m) Having a window rear aspect, radiator, TV point, picture rail and carpet flooring.

BEDROOM TWO 12' 11" x 10' 11" (3.96m x 3.35m) Having a walk-in bay window to the front aspect with fitted bespoke shutter blinds, radiator, TV point, picture rails and carpet flooring.

BEDROOM THREE 6' 11" x 7' 4" (2.12m x 2.24m) Having a window to the front aspect with bespoke fitted shutter blinds, radiator, picture rails and carpet flooring.

BATHROOM 6' 3" x 6' 10" (1.91m x 2.09m) Comprising of a panel 'P' shaped bath with shower over and glazed shower screen, vanity unit wash hand basin, low flush WC and a heated towel rail. Obscure glazed window, part tiled walls and tiled flooring.

FRONT ASPECT Having a block paved drive providing ample off road parking, double gates to the side for access to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN Very private, south facing garden having a raised decked seating area adjacent to the house, block paving, large garden store with double doors to the front, garden tap and electrical sockets. Formal lawn with very well established shrub borders and mature trees, pergola seating area, a further gravelled seating area with raised flower beds and a timber sun house making the most of the sun. Wood panel fencing to the boundary.

AGENTS NOTE Please note that any services, heating, systems or appliances have not been tested by Middletons, and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned to be agreed with the Seller. All measurements are approximate and all floor plans are intended as a guide only.

WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH? ** Whether you plan to sell or just want to know what your property is worth please call us on for a free no obligation valuation.

Listed by

Melton Mowbray

ellisco ltd

Reference: 148148099

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

EPC 2

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11696551

Property Details

Street: 9 Bowley Avenue

Town: MELTON MOWBRAY

Postcode: LE13 1RU

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/07/2016

Work Completed: 01/12/2010

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

67% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/07/2016 (9 years ago)	£225,000	+66.7%
Sold	26/08/2009 (16 years ago)	£135,000	—

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
13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£260,000	01/08/2025	Semi-detached
13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£260,000	01/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU	£250,000	14/06/2024	Semi-detached
16 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ	£265,000	21/02/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU	£275,000	03/02/2023	Semi-detached
25 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£246,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
5 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£220,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
19 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD	£220,000	12/07/2022	Semi-detached
1 JENNER CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DG	£240,000	25/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU	£235,000	14/01/2022	Semi-detached
10 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD	£180,500	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
9 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£195,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
74 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ	£249,950	22/09/2021	Semi-detached
17 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE	£207,500	24/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £253,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £231,268 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.1%

10y growth 37.5%

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

1y (index) -0.7%

5y (index) 20.5%

10y (index) 49.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £711/mo

Realistic £790/mo

Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Melton.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LE13 1RU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bowley Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Thorpe Road	0.1 miles
Shop	R&R Country	0.2 miles
Shop	Thorpe Road Convenience Store	0.5 miles
Hospital	St Mary's Hospital	0.5 miles
Train station	Melton Mowbray	1.1 miles
Train station	Central Station	3.2 miles
Hospital	Rutland Memorial Hospital	9.0 miles
University	Harlaxton College	11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	35
Anti-social behaviour	17
Shoplifting	17
Criminal damage and arson	7
Public order	7
Drugs	5
Other theft	4
Possession of weapons	3
Burglary	2
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	100

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
Brownlow Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 10 Oct 2011
John Ferneley College	Secondary	0.9 miles	Requires improvement — 21 May 2024
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)	Other	1.1 miles	Good — 13 Jan 2015
The Grove Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023
Sherard Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2022

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, Gull Gardens, LE13	£1,200/mo	3	0.37 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Heron Crescent, LE13	£1,130/mo	3	0.39 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,165/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,625

Target investor price (1%) £116,500

Gross yield 4.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.5×

Monthly cashflow £-217/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.9%

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).