Sold Semi-detached

107 COLCHESTER ROAD

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE5 2DJ

3 beds Listed 11 Nov 2014 (-4246d)

£159,995

Reduced on 24 Nov 2014

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£154,500 Jan 2015

Local average

£260,173 (-38.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,255 of 33,755)

Street crime

288 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Three bedrooms
  • Semi Detached
  • Good size kitchen/diner
  • Downstairs cloakroom
  • Driveway

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
William H Brown are pleased to bring to market this THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED property situated on Colchester Road. THE PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM EXTENDED KITCHEN to the rear of the property, downstairs CLOAKROOM and UTILITY. With local amenities close by this property is essential to view.


DESCRIPTION
William H Brown are delighted to bring to market this three bedroom semi detached property situated in Colchester Road. As you enter this well maintained property the hallway leads you to a downstairs cloakroom fitted with hand wash basin and WC. From then on you enter a good size lounge leading to an open plan kitchen/diner with fitted appliances. This room then leads you to a utility room. Once upstairs to this unique property you will find three good size bedrooms and family bathroom with bath, hand wash basin and WC. The property benefits from a driveway and a garden at the rear leading from the kitchen patio doors. Local amenities close by make this property essential to view. Call our Leicester branch today on 0116 251 41 31 to arrange a viewing.

Entrance Hall 
Door to the front, double glazed window to the front, under stairs cupboard and radiator

Cloakroom 
Double glazed window to the side, WC, vanity hand wash basin, tiled splash backs and recessed lights

Lounge 26' 3" x 9' 1" ( 8.00m x 2.77m )
Double glazed bay window to the front and radiator. Glass doors to the kitchen

Open Plan Kitchen/ Diner 15' 4" x 11' 1" ( 4.67m x 3.38m )
Fitted kitchen comprising of wall and base units with work surfaces over, inset sink drainer unit, recessed lights, radiator and space for fridge freezer. double glazed window to the rear and patio doors to the garden

Utility Room 7' 4" max x 5' 5" ( 2.24m max x 1.65m )
Fitted with base units with work surfaces over, boiler and plumbing for washing machine.

First Floor Landing 


Bedroom One Irregular Shaped Room 11' 11" max x 10' 3" max ( 3.63m max x 3.12m)
double glazed window to the front and radiator

Bedroom Two 11' 7" x 9' 1" ( 3.53m x 2.77m )
double glazed window to the rear and radiator

Bedroom Three 6' 11" x 6' 11" ( 2.11m x 2.11m )
double glazed window to the rear and radiator

Bathroom 
double glazed window to the front, bath with shower over, hand wash basin, extractor fan, radiator and complementary tiling.

Separate W C  
double glazed window to the side and WC

Front & Rear Of Property 
To the front of the property is a driveway providing off road parking. To the rear of the property is a garden with decking, a lawn and a shed



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. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
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 SEQUENCE (UK) 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

Leicester

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 46993186

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/01/2015 (11 years ago) £154,500

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
Same street 109 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £282,000 09/01/2026 Semi-detached
52 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DA £257,500 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
14 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AN £237,500 13/11/2025 Semi-detached
130 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB £237,500 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 103 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £229,000 10/10/2023 Semi-detached
124 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB £284,000 13/09/2023 Semi-detached
104 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DG £240,000 14/07/2023 Semi-detached
120 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB £450,000 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
33 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DH £365,000 13/06/2023 Semi-detached
36 BARBARA AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AA £331,000 05/05/2023 Semi-detached
28 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LE5 1DA £675,000 24/04/2023 Semi-detached
27 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB £295,000 20/04/2023 Semi-detached
29 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB £257,500 22/03/2023 Semi-detached
17 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH £290,000 08/12/2022 Semi-detached
80 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AP £323,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
27 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH £264,500 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
56 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DF £295,000 11/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 97 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £315,000 31/10/2022 Semi-detached
81 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2ET £275,000 25/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 81 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £290,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
197 SCRAPTOFT LANE, LEICESTER, LE5 2HS £300,000 09/09/2022 Semi-detached
9 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AQ £250,000 09/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 127 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £270,000 05/09/2022 Semi-detached
102 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB £290,000 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
67 HAVENCREST DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AL £290,000 11/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 99 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £362,000 23/05/2022 Detached
Same street 89 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £275,000 11/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 121 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ £250,000 01/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £284,125 (8 sales)

Area average: £310,375 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3%
10y growth 46.9%

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

1y (index) 3.4%
5y (index) 19.5%
10y (index) 68.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £922/mo
Realistic £1,024/mo
Optimistic £1,126/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leicester.

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
Hospital Leicester Nuffield Hospital 0.2 miles
Bus stop Barbara Avenue 0.2 miles
Bus stop Havencrest Drive 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Hospital Leicester General 0.9 miles
University University of Leicester 2.2 miles
Train station Leicester 2.3 miles
Train station Unknown 2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 128
Criminal damage and arson 34
Public order 30
Anti-social behaviour 24
Vehicle crime 17
Shoplifting 12
Drugs 10
Other theft 9
Burglary 8
Other crime 6
Bicycle theft 5
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 288

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
Humberstone Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 4 Dec 2023
Humberstone Infant Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 14 Mar 2019
St Josephs Catholic Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 30 Jun 2022
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 18 Oct 2012
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 9 Nov 2023

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 Semi-Detached House, Havencrest Drive, LE5 £1,150/mo 3 0.14 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Amyson Road, LE5 £1,100/mo 3 0.39 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coleman Road, LE5 £1,200/mo 3 0.81 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Maidenwell Avenue, LE5 £1,275/mo 3 1.15 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,181/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.73%
Max investor price (0.8%) £146,875
Target investor price (1%) £117,500
Gross yield 8.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11.3×
Monthly cashflow £402/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 10.4%
  • 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).