# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE3 6HP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 6HP | | Price | £200,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £206,000 Sep 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 16/04/2033 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,850 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£50) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3500-2932-0822-4291-3473) ## Description Ready to make a move? Look no further than this three bedroom home located in an incredibly popular area and situated just off Glenfield Road. With no chain, you could be in your new home sooner than you think! The property has plenty of charm with a through lounge diner and wet-room. It is also in need of modernisation so there's plenty of potential for you to put your stamp on it and truly make it yours! Outside, the pleasant rear garden is perfect for those summer days when you want to relax outdoors while the carport and drive provide ample off road parking. With all this plus the added benefit of being located on a cul-de-sac, don't miss out on this great opportunity - call us today to arrange your viewing appointment! ## Property Photos - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/133508327/402399) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/133508327/402401) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/133508327/402404) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/133508327/402407) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/133508327/402410) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/133508327/402415) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/133508327/402417) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/133508327/402423) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/133508327/402427) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/133508327/402430) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/133508327/402432) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/133508327/402434) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/133508327/402437) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/133508327/402440) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/133508327/402443) - Photo 16 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/133508327/402446) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/133508327/402449) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £206,000 | 04/09/2023 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 67 BLISSETT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HR | £160,000 | 15/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 99 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 9JG | £220,000 | 12/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 9 ADCOCK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HA | £205,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 86 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 9JB | £75,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 DITCHLING AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HB | £235,000 | 20/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 59 BLISSETT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HR | £190,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 8 DITCHLING AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HB | £280,000 | 28/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 89 LINDFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HL | £291,000 | 01/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 5 ADCOCK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HA | £185,000 | 24/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 54 BLISSETT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HP | £228,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 65 LINDFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HL | £230,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 LANCING AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HF | £290,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 155 LETCHWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6FP | £278,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 36 WESTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HS | £385,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 HILDERS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HE | £228,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 171 LETCHWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6QL | £240,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 81 WESTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HU | £300,000 | 03/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 ADCOCK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HA | £192,000 | 15/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 5 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £260,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 47 LINDFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HL | £305,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 BALCOMBE AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HA | £297,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £260,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £240,700 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £248,471 (104 Semi-detached, LE3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -19.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Leicester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £922/mo - **Realistic:** £1,024/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,126/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, Hinckley Road, LE3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £357/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.4% *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:** £2,740/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.5% - **10y growth:** 59.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Leicester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.4% - **5y growth (index):** 19.5% - **10y growth (index):** 68.8% ## 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)