Sold STC Semi-detached

38 LEICESTER ROAD

SWADLINCOTE, MEASHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE DE12 7JG

3 beds 1 baths 936 sq ft Listed 23 Aug 2018 (-2832d)

£140,000

Reduced on 1 Feb 2019

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View Of The Property Kitchen Lounge Lounge/Dining Room Dining Room W.C. Conservatory Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Family Bathroom Garden View Of The Property

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

EPC rating

B

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£133,000 Jun 2019

Price per m²

£1,609/m²

Local average

£254,302 (-44.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,440 of 33,755)

Street crime

30 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • No Chain
  • Semi-Detached House
  • Three Well Proportioned Bedrooms
  • Off Road Parking
  • Large Open Plan Living/Dining & A Conservatory
  • Cloaks/W.C & Bathroom
  • Low Maintenance Rear Garden
  • Double Glazing & Central Heating

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes, Off street
Garden
Private garden, Yes

Description

The Property
NO CHAIN MOTIVATED SELLERS Offered for sale is this spacious three bedroom semi detached home with no upward chain. The accommodation comprises; kitchen, open plan living/dining, conservatory, cloaks/W.C, three well proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom.
The property also has a good size rear garden and off road parking to the rear.

Enter the property through the front door into the porch which then opens up into the entrance hall. The kitchen, cloaks/W.C, open plan living/dining and stairs to the first floor are positioned off the hallway. The conservatory is located at the rear of the property and positioned off the living/dining room.
To the first floor are the three well proportioned bedrooms and the bathroom.
To the front of the property is a small walled garden leading to the front door. To the rear of the property is a low maintenance garden with gated access to the off road parking. Vehicle access for the off road parking is via a shared access to the side of the properties.


Viewings are strongly advised to fully appreciate the size and space of accommodation on offer.

Porch
Enter the property through the front door into the porch with carpets, double glazed window to the side elevations.

Entrance Hall
The hall is fitted with carpets and provides access to the kitchen, cloaks/w.c, open plan living/dining and the stairs rising to the first floor.

Kitchen
10' x 9'1

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, space for cooker, space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, wood effect vinyl flooring, tiled splash backs, storage and a double glazed window to the front elevation.

W.C.
The W.C comprises a low flush W.C and a hand basin.

Open Plan Living
19'1 x 15'1

The open plan living/dining is fitted with carpets, radiator, storage and doors opening out onto the conservatory.

Conservatory
14'1 x 8'1

With vinyl flooring, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations and double doors opening out onto the rear garden.

First floor
Carpeted stairs rising to the first floor accommodation.

Bedroom One
15'10 x 9'1 max

Bedroom one is a double bedroom with carpets, storage, radiator and a double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two
14'1 x 9'1 max

Bedroom two is a double bedroom with carpets, storage, radiator and a double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Three
10'1 x 6'1

A generous single bedroom fitted with carpets, radiator and a double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bathroom
6'1 x 6'

Comprising a three piece suite; bath with shower over, low flush W.C and a hand basin. With tiled splash backs, radiator, extractor fan and a double glazed window to the front elevation.

Outside
To the front of the property is a gated/walled garden leading to the front door.
To the rear of the property is a low maintenance garden with gated access to the off road parking. Vehicle access for the off road parking is via a shared access to the side of the properties.

Listed by

covering Central England

Purplebricks

Reference: 75143465

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/08/2018

Current heating cost: £444/year

Potential heating cost: £419/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,038

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

217% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 12/06/2019 (6 years ago) £133,000 +90%
Sold 27/03/2002 (24 years ago) £70,000 +66.7%
Sold 16/06/2000 (25 years ago) £42,000

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
7 TILLY MEWS, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7SD £249,999 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 74 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £315,000 20/08/2025 Detached
Same street 60 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £170,000 10/01/2025 Terraced
Same street 20 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £178,000 27/09/2024 Terraced
77 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ £184,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
73 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ £195,000 19/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 7 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £162,500 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
34 GREENFIELD ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LB £180,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 4 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £299,950 11/08/2023 Detached
128 HIGH STREET, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JB £190,000 18/05/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 1 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £239,500 21/12/2022 Detached
5 THE LAKINS, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7AY £193,000 18/11/2022 Semi-detached
88 HIGH STREET, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JB £187,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
1 TELLIS PLACE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GZ £165,000 23/05/2022 Semi-detached
7 TILLY MEWS, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7SD £222,500 23/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 20 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £175,000 20/05/2022 Terraced
111 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ £399,995 10/03/2022 Semi-detached
81 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ £195,000 23/02/2022 Semi-detached
104 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ £167,500 21/01/2022 Semi-detached
22 IVEAGH CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JL £200,000 21/01/2022 Semi-detached
1 SWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7FG £193,000 20/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street WIL-MAR LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £255,000 16/12/2021 Detached
Same street 107 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £92,000 03/12/2021 Terraced
Same street 119 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £200,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 81 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £300,000 27/09/2021 Detached
Same street 68 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £315,000 24/09/2021 Detached
Same street 12 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG £250,000 17/09/2021 Detached
2 SWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7FG £190,000 27/08/2021 Semi-detached
16 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ £93,131 06/07/2021 Semi-detached
14 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ £93,131 06/07/2021 Semi-detached
4 SWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7FG £185,000 17/06/2021 Semi-detached
3 SWAN CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7FG £185,000 17/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £227,073 (13 sales)

Area average: £193,066 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.8%
10y growth 46.3%

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

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 20.5%
10y (index) 52.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West Leicestershire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £811/mo
Realistic £901/mo
Optimistic £991/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North West Leicestershire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Woodfield 0.0 miles
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Swan 0.2 miles
Shop Fireplace by Design 0.2 miles
Train station Waterside Station 2.8 miles
Train station Discovery Station 2.9 miles
Hospital Whitwick Health Centre 6.4 miles
Hospital Coalville Community Hospital 6.5 miles
University Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park 11.1 miles
University Loughborough University 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 9
Anti-social behaviour 5
Burglary 3
Criminal damage and arson 3
Other theft 3
Public order 3
Vehicle crime 2
Drugs 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 30

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
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 27 Sep 2013
Measham Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Oakthorpe Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 26 Nov 2019
Donisthorpe Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 14 Mar 2013
Snarestone Church of England School Primary 1.8 miles Requires improvement — 23 Jun 2020

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, Bosworth Road, DE12 £1,000/mo 3 0.12 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Navigation Street, DE12 £942/mo 3 0.25 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Canal Street, DE12 £1,500/mo 3 1.12 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,147/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.71%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
Gross yield 8.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11.7×
Monthly cashflow £324/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 9.6%
  • 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).