Sold STC Semi-detached

17 HENLEY ROAD

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 9RD

3 beds 990 sq ft Listed 19 Jun 2017 (-3260d)

£240,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE3 9RD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 9RD |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 92 m² |
| Last sold | £240,000 Sep 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £881/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- Q (14,000)
- W1 (1,200)
- E (55)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9358-0059-7296-1883-1994)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Exceptionally well extended and elegantly decorated to the highest standard to transform this three bedroom semi-detached property into a perfect family home within walking distance of local amenities and close to schools and a recreation ground.

**DESCRIPTION**

**Entrance Porch**

Upvc door to the front.

**Entrance Hall**

Door and window to the front, radiator, stained and stripped wood flooring.

**Downstairs Cloakroom**

Wash hand basin, w.c. and tiling to splash areas.

**Lounge** 13'  x 11' 6" max ( 3.96m x 3.51m max )

Double glazed bay window to the front, feature cast-iron open fireplace, television point, telephone point and radiator.

**Dining Room** 12' 5" x 11' 5" ( 3.78m x 3.48m )

With door to the lounge and open plan to:

**Kitchen/ Diner** 17' 5" x 8' 9" ( 5.31m x 2.67m )

Modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, Belfast sink, solid wood work surfaces, gas point for Aga with cooker hood over, plumbing for dishwasher, spotlights to ceiling, tiling to floor and splash areas, double glazed window to the rear, skylights for extra light and upvc double doors leading out to the landscaped garden and patio area.

**Utility Room**

With plumbing for washing machine and housing the central heating boiler.

**First Floor Landing**

With double glazed window to the side.

**Bedroom One** 14' 7" x 10' 11" max ( 4.45m x 3.33m max )

Double glazed bay window to the front and radiator.

**Bedroom Two** 11' 7" x 11' 5" max ( 3.53m x 3.48m max )

Double glazed window to the rear, cast-iron fireplace and radiator.

**Bedroom Three** 8' 1" x 7' 4" ( 2.46m x 2.24m )

Double glazed window to the front and radiator.

**Bathroom**

P shaped bath with mixer tap and shower over, wash hand basin, w.c., partial tiling, radiator, spotlights to the ceiling and two double glazed windows to the side.

**Outside**

The front garden has been landscaped with a gravelled driveway for at least two cars.  Gated side access leads to the rear garden which has been elegantly landscaped to the highest standard with a large patio area and steps down to a lawn with flower beds, summerhouse, brick outbuilding and fenced surround.

**Agents Note**

There are plans available for a loft conversion to provide a fourth bedroom with en-suite and Juliet balcony but these have not yet been passed by the Council.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/60532603/314911) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/60532603/314914) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #10430518
- **Address:** 17 Henley Road, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/09/2017
- **Work Completed:** 27/06/2014
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD | £240,000 | 22/09/2017 | Semi-detached |
| 17 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD | £151,000 | 20/02/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 62 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RS | £275,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 85 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT | £258,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 3 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT | £248,000 | 21/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 41 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD | £285,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 31 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD | £187,500 | 16/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 23 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RF | £260,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RE | £303,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT | £272,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB | £250,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA | £271,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 MERTON AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6BF | £219,000 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA | £226,500 | 16/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CHURCH AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6AJ | £231,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RF | £245,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB | £250,000 | 24/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT | £220,000 | 22/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 75 GLENFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6AW | £215,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 42 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB | £244,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 13 WENTWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9DF | £290,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA | £250,000 | 14/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 33 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD | £225,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 WENTWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9DF | £251,000 | 26/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £232,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £251,500 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £248,762 (101 Semi-detached, LE3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £923/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,025/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,128/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 Semi-Detached House, Sandhurst Road, LE3 | £3,150/mo | 3 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Merton Avenue, LE3 | £2,500/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,825/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.18% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £353,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £282,500

*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 £2,825/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 14.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,572/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 27.1%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,609/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 21.1%
- **10y growth:** 49.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leicester; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 69.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[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

92 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£240,000 Sep 2017

Price per m²

£2,609/m²

Local average

£248,762 (-3.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,596 of 33,755)

Street crime

905 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Renovated To A High Standard
Well Extended
Three Bedrooms
Off Road Parking, Landscaped Rear Garden
Perfect Location For City Centre & Transport Network

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Exceptionally well extended and elegantly decorated to the highest standard to transform this three bedroom semi-detached property into a perfect family home within walking distance of local amenities and close to schools and a recreation ground.

DESCRIPTION
Exceptionally well extended and elegantly decorated to the highest standard to transform this three bedroom semi-detached property into a perfect family home within walking distance of local amenities and close to schools and a recreation ground.

Entrance Porch
Upvc door to the front.

Entrance Hall
Door and window to the front, radiator, stained and stripped wood flooring.

Downstairs Cloakroom
Wash hand basin, w.c. and tiling to splash areas.

Lounge 13' x 11' 6" max ( 3.96m x 3.51m max )
Double glazed bay window to the front, feature cast-iron open fireplace, television point, telephone point and radiator.

Dining Room 12' 5" x 11' 5" ( 3.78m x 3.48m )
With door to the lounge and open plan to:

Kitchen/ Diner 17' 5" x 8' 9" ( 5.31m x 2.67m )
Modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, Belfast sink, solid wood work surfaces, gas point for Aga with cooker hood over, plumbing for dishwasher, spotlights to ceiling, tiling to floor and splash areas, double glazed window to the rear, skylights for extra light and upvc double doors leading out to the landscaped garden and patio area.

Utility Room
With plumbing for washing machine and housing the central heating boiler.

First Floor Landing
With double glazed window to the side.

Bedroom One 14' 7" x 10' 11" max ( 4.45m x 3.33m max )
Double glazed bay window to the front and radiator.

Bedroom Two 11' 7" x 11' 5" max ( 3.53m x 3.48m max )
Double glazed window to the rear, cast-iron fireplace and radiator.

Bedroom Three 8' 1" x 7' 4" ( 2.46m x 2.24m )
Double glazed window to the front and radiator.

Bathroom
P shaped bath with mixer tap and shower over, wash hand basin, w.c., partial tiling, radiator, spotlights to the ceiling and two double glazed windows to the side.

Outside
The front garden has been landscaped with a gravelled driveway for at least two cars. Gated side access leads to the rear garden which has been elegantly landscaped to the highest standard with a large patio area and steps down to a lawn with flower beds, summerhouse, brick outbuilding and fenced surround.

Agents Note
There are plans available for a loft conversion to provide a fourth bedroom with en-suite and Juliet balcony but these have not yet been passed by the Council.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Leicester

Connells

Reference: 60532603

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/06/2017

Current heating cost: £881/year

Potential heating cost: £560/year

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (55)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #10430518

Property Details

Street: 17 Henley Road

Town: LEICESTER

Postcode: LE3 9RD

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 01/09/2017

Work Completed: 27/06/2014

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

59% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/09/2017 (8 years ago)	£240,000	+58.9%
Sold	20/02/2014 (12 years ago)	£151,000	—

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
62 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RS	£275,000	01/12/2025	Semi-detached
85 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT	£258,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
3 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT	£248,000	21/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 41 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD	£285,000	04/07/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 31 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD	£187,500	16/01/2025	Semi-detached
23 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RF	£260,000	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
14 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RE	£303,000	01/09/2023	Semi-detached
1 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT	£272,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
66 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB	£250,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
13 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA	£271,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
11 MERTON AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6BF	£219,000	04/07/2022	Semi-detached
26 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA	£226,500	16/05/2022	Semi-detached
1 CHURCH AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6AJ	£231,000	13/05/2022	Semi-detached
31 PETWORTH DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE3 9RF	£245,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
8 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB	£250,000	24/11/2021	Semi-detached
5 TETUAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RT	£220,000	22/11/2021	Semi-detached
75 GLENFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6AW	£215,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
42 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RB	£244,000	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
13 WENTWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9DF	£290,000	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
24 ASHDOWN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6RA	£250,000	14/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 33 HENLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9RD	£225,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
9 WENTWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9DF	£251,000	26/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £232,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £251,500 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 21.1%

10y growth 49.1%

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

1y (index) 4.3%

5y (index) 22.7%

10y (index) 69.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £923/mo

Realistic £1,025/mo

Optimistic £1,128/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leicester.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LE3 9RD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Henley Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Family Shopper	0.1 miles
Shop	Headmasters	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Woodville Road	0.1 miles
University	University of Leicester	0.5 miles
University	De Montfort University	0.9 miles
Train station	Unknown	0.9 miles
Hospital	Leicester Royal Infirmary	1.1 miles
Train station	Leicester	1.4 miles
Hospital	South Entrance	1.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	309
Anti-social behaviour	112
Public order	97
Shoplifting	82
Criminal damage and arson	72
Other theft	66
Drugs	44
Vehicle crime	39
Burglary	23
Theft from the person	16
Bicycle theft	15
Other crime	12
Possession of weapons	11
Robbery	7
Total incidents	905

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
Inglehurst Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Inadequate — 17 Nov 2022
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Inglehurst Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Dec 2023
Castle Mead Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 16 Nov 2023
Dovelands Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 26 Oct 2016

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, Sandhurst Road, LE3	£3,150/mo	3	0.17 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Merton Avenue, LE3	£2,500/mo	3	0.19 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,825/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.18%

Max investor price (0.8%) £353,125

Target investor price (1%) £282,500

Gross yield 14.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7.1×

Monthly cashflow £1,572/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 27.1%

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).