# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LE7 2BY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 RUSKIN AVENUE, LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2BY |
| Price | £289,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 69 m² |
| Last sold | £289,950 Sep 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 28/01/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,660

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£60)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0419-2871-7892-9224-0615)

## Description

Occupying a tucked away cul de sac position just off Pembroke Avenue, fall in love with this three bedroom detached family home found within the popular Merton School catchment area. Benefiting from gas central heating, security cameras, solar panels and double glazed windows, the layout includes an entrance porch, lounge, dining room, conservatory and kitchen. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and bathroom. The plot enjoys parking to the front giving access to the attached single garage, with a lawned garden at the rear. An early viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

**Accommodation** - Front entrance door opens into the:

**Entrance Porch** - Providing the perfect place for your coats and shoes, a glazed door leads to the:

**Lounge** - 3.51m x 4.67m (11'6" x 15'4") - Positioned around a feature fireplace, the primary reception room offers a bay window to the front elevation, with carpet flooring, central heating radiator, TV point, ceiling coving and a staircase rising to the first floor.

**Dining Room** - 3.78m max x 2.26m (12'5" max x 7'5") - Ideal for formal dining being perfectly positioned adjacent to the kitchen, the second reception room offers carpet flooring and a central heating radiator. French doors open into the:

**Conservatory** - 3.05m to door x 3.99m (10'0" to door x 13'1") - The conservatory is a fantastic addition to the accommodation providing additional downstairs living space, with carpet flooring, central heating radiator and ceiling fan. There is also dual aspect glazing and french doors which open out into the garden.

**Kitchen** - 3.78m x 2.24m (12'5" x 7'4") - Fitted with a range of wall mounted and base units with complementary roll edge wood effect work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. Features include an inset 1.5 sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, space for oven with fitted extractor hood above, space for fridge freezer and two further appliances. With tiled flooring, coving, rear elevation window and a door leading to the:

**Garage** - 6.96m x 2.64m (22'10" x 8'8") - With light, power, up and over door, boarded loft space and a meter cupboard. There is a door to the garden.

**First Floor Landing** - Giving access to the bedrooms and bathroom, with carpet flooring, hatch to the partially boarded loft space with light and ladder, side elevation window and a built in airing cupboard.

**Bedroom One** - 3.53m not into robes x 2.57m (11'7" not into robes - A double room offering enjoying the use of built in wardrobes, with a window to the front elevation, carpet flooring, ceiling fan and a central heating radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.10m x 2.54m (10'2" x 8'4") - A second double room offering a window to the rear, central heating radiator, carpet flooring and ceiling fan.

**Bedroom Three** - 2.57m x 1.98m (8'5" x 6'6") - With a window to the front elevation, carpet flooring, fan and a central heating radiator.

**Bathroom** - 1.88m x 1.96m (6'2" x 6'5") - Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a bath with shower over and screen, wash hand basin with storage beneath and wc, with complementary tiling. With a chrome heated towel rail, shaver point and an obscure rear elevation window.

**Outside** - Occupying a tucked away position set along a private drive shared with two other properties, there is a driveway providing off road parking and leading to the attached single garage. To the rear is a mainly laid to lawn garden with a patio area adjacent to the accommodation ideal for outdoor entertaining. With shed, summer house, greenhouse, gravelled area and fencing to boundaries.

**Solar Panels** - Please be aware that the property benefits from leased solar panels to the roof. They allow for reduced electricity bills.

**To Find The Property** - 

**Services, Tenure And Council Tax** - All mains services are available and connected to the property which is gas centrally heated. The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council - Tax Band C. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.

**Viewing Arrangments** - Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

**Need Independent Mortgage Advice?** - We are pleased to introduce the Mortgage Advice Bureau, who work with Newton Fallowell Estate Agents to provide our customers with expert mortgage advice. They have access to thousands of mortgages, including exclusive deals not available on the high street. Their award-winning advice is tailored to your circumstances, whether you’re looking to take your first steps on the property ladder, moving home, or even investing in a buy-to-let property. They can help find the right mortgage for you and support your application every step of the way. To speak with our expert 'in branch' adviser Ashley Mellors, please contact our office.

Please note that when making an offer, if you are taking out a mortgage, you will also be asked to have a no obligation chat with our 'in branch' mortgage adviser to confirm your affordability. We ask for your cooperation in this matter.

**Money Laundering** - In line with current money laundering regulations, prospective buyers will be asked to provide us with photo I.D. (e.g. Passport, driving licence, bus pass etc) and proof of address (e.g. Current utility bill, bank statement etc). We ask for your cooperation in this matter as this information will be required before a sale can be agreed.

**Agents Note** - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Newton Fallowell. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property.

**Referrals** - Newton Fallowell and our partners provide a range of services to our vendors and purchasers, although you are free to choose an alternative provider. We can refer you to Mortgage Advice Bureau to help with finances, we may receive a referral fee if you take out a mortgage through them. If you require a solicitor to handle your sale or purchase, we can refer you on to a panel of preferred providers and we will receive a referral fee should you decide to use them to sell or purchase a property. We can also refer you to a surveyor and mortgage adviser and we will receive a referral fee should you use their services. If you require more information regarding our referral programmes, please ask at our office.

**Free Property Valuations** - If you have a house to sell then we would love to provide you with a free no obligation valuation.

## Property Photos

- ![Frontage](/listings/photos/103864373/1654286) - Frontage
- ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/103864373/1654290) - Rear Aspect
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/103864373/1654292) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/103864373/1654295) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/103864373/1654297) - Dining Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/103864373/1654300) - Conservatory
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/103864373/1654303) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/103864373/1654305) - Kitchen
- ![First Floor Landing](/listings/photos/103864373/1654307) - First Floor Landing
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/103864373/1654308) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/103864373/1654309) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/103864373/1654310) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/103864373/1654311) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/103864373/1654312) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/103864373/1654314) - Rear Garden
- ![Plot View](/listings/photos/103864373/1654319) - Plot View

## Floorplans

- ![28 Ruskin Avenue Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/103864373/1654326) - 28 Ruskin Avenue Floorplan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/103864373/1654330) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #14967118
- **Address:** 28 Ruskin Avenue, Syston, LE7 2BY
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/12/2021
- **Work Completed:** 09/12/2021
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY | £289,950 | 03/09/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 SAXBY DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HH | £460,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 69 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL | £344,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 183 BARKBY ROAD, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AJ | £440,000 | 05/09/2025 | Detached |
| 2 FURLONG CLOSE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AJ | £407,000 | 26/03/2025 | Detached |
| 14 LINACRE CRESCENT, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2FB | £315,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 26 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DS | £400,000 | 04/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 40 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY | £300,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| 17 WADHAM CLOSE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2FF | £545,000 | 04/05/2023 | Detached |
| 28 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DS | £495,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 14 WHISSENDINE WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HL | £448,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached |
| 14 SAXBY DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HH | £415,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached |
| 111 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL | £460,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 12 WHISSENDINE WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HL | £390,000 | 13/01/2022 | Detached |
| 100 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL | £472,500 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 28 ORCHARD WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AL | £372,500 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 31 ORCHARD WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2AL | £250,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £300,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £414,267 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £481,799 (131 Detached, LE7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -39.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £861/mo
- **Realistic:** £957/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,053/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, Plumtree Way, LE7 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Sandford Road, LE7 | £1,095/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Albert Street, LE7 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Wolsey Way, LE7 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,161/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £114,800

*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 £1,148/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-134/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,202/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 39%
- **10y growth:** 53.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Charnwood; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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