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21 TEMPEST ROAD

LEICESTER, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER LE4 3BD

5 beds 3 baths 280 m² Listed 11 Sep 2017 (-3234d)

£795,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (LE4 3BD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 TEMPEST ROAD, LEICESTER, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER LE4 3BD |
| Price | £795,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £790,000 May 2018 |

## Description

Notable Edwardian home in premier village location beautifully set amongst similar character homes.  Individually built in 1910 and standing on a large mature plot this recently renovated home represents the perfect family home located just 3 miles north of Leicester City.  Offering over 3000 sq ft of well proportioned accommodation which includes a large entrance hall with grand staircase, three lovely reception rooms, modern contemporary style kitchen, cellar, five double bedrooms and three bathroom/shower rooms.  Electric gates open to a generous driveway and double garage and to the rear are extensive lawned gardens.

## Property Photos

- ![The Property](/listings/photos/50468097/1306012) - The Property
- ![Large Contempo...](/listings/photos/50468097/1306013) - Large Contempo...
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/50468097/1306014) - Rear Elevation
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/50468097/1306015) - Sitting Room
- ![Large Contempo...](/listings/photos/50468097/1306016) - Large Contempo...
- ![Extensive Rear...](/listings/photos/50468097/1306017) - Extensive Rear...
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/50468097/1306018) - Dining Room
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/50468097/1306019) - Entrance Hall
- ![Family Room](/listings/photos/50468097/1306020) - Family Room
- ![Galleried Landing](/listings/photos/50468097/1306021) - Galleried Landing
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/50468097/1306022) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/50468097/1306023) - Bedroom Two
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/50468097/1306024) - Family Bathroom
- ![Period Features](/listings/photos/50468097/1306025) - Period Features
- ![Pedestrian Ent...](/listings/photos/50468097/1306026) - Pedestrian Ent...
- ![Children's...](/listings/photos/50468097/1306027) - Children's...
- ![Private Gardens](/listings/photos/50468097/1306028) - Private Gardens

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/50468097/1306029) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/50468097/1306030) - Energy Perform...

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 TEMPEST ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, LE4 3BD | £790,000 | 25/05/2018 | Detached |
| 21 TEMPEST ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, LE4 3BD | £575,000 | 15/12/2010 | Detached |
| 21 TEMPEST ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, LE4 3BD | £499,995 | 05/04/2004 | Detached |
| 21 TEMPEST ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, LE4 3BD | £470,000 | 08/11/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 HENSON CLOSE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AR | £275,000 | 30/09/2025 | Detached |
| 455 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BH | £465,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| 445A LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BH | £400,501 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 115A ROMAN ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BF | £535,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached |
| 4 CLARKE GROVE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4AH | £395,000 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| 80 PARK ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AW | £405,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 10 HENSON CLOSE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AR | £255,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 82 ROMAN ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BD | £520,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| 36 HENSON CLOSE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AR | £280,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 22 STATION ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3BA | £735,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 503 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BJ | £575,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| 519 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BJ | £425,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 42 PARK ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AU | £499,950 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £443,496 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £392,412 (29 Detached, LE4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +102.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £860/mo
- **Realistic:** £955/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,051/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.12% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £119,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.8%
- **10y growth:** 81.4%

## 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:** 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

Floor area

280 m²

Last sold

£790,000 May 2018

Local average

£392,412 (+102.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,067 of 33,755)

Street crime

203 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Five Bedroom Edwardian Home
Premier Village Location
Over 3000 sq ft of Accommodation
Established 0.38 of an Acre Plot
Three Reception Rooms
Contemporary Style Family Kitchen
Cellar, Utility & Cloaks/WC
Three Bathroom/Shower Rooms
Double Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Notable Edwardian home in premier village location beautifully set amongst similar character homes. Individually built in 1910 and standing on a large mature plot this recently renovated home represents the perfect family home located just 3 miles north of Leicester City. Offering over 3000 sq ft of well proportioned accommodation which includes a large entrance hall with grand staircase, three lovely reception rooms, modern contemporary style kitchen, cellar, five double bedrooms and three bathroom/shower rooms. Electric gates open to a generous driveway and double garage and to the rear are extensive lawned gardens.

Listed by

Woodhouse Eaves

Skinny Jam. LLP

Reference: 50468097

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Perform...

Price history

68% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/05/2018 (8 years ago)	£790,000	+37.4%
Sold	15/12/2010 (15 years ago)	£575,000	+15%
Sold	05/04/2004 (22 years ago)	£499,995	+6.4%
Sold	08/11/2002 (23 years ago)	£470,000	—

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
26 HENSON CLOSE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AR	£275,000	30/09/2025	Detached
455 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BH	£465,000	01/12/2023	Detached
445A LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BH	£400,501	10/11/2023	Detached
115A ROMAN ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BF	£535,000	25/05/2023	Detached
4 CLARKE GROVE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4AH	£395,000	20/03/2023	Detached
80 PARK ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AW	£405,000	12/12/2022	Detached
10 HENSON CLOSE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AR	£255,000	15/07/2022	Detached
82 ROMAN ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BD	£520,000	23/05/2022	Detached
36 HENSON CLOSE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AR	£280,000	06/05/2022	Detached
22 STATION ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3BA	£735,000	25/02/2022	Detached
503 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BJ	£575,000	22/12/2021	Detached
519 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 4BJ	£425,000	30/09/2021	Detached
42 PARK ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 3AU	£499,950	27/08/2021	Detached

Area average: £443,496 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.8%

10y growth 81.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Charnwood. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.3%

5y (index) 20.8%

10y (index) 52.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £860/mo

Realistic £955/mo

Optimistic £1,051/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Charnwood.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Park Road	0.1 miles
Train station	Leicester North	0.3 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.5 miles
Shop	Health and Wholefoods	0.6 miles
Train station	Unknown	1.1 miles
Hospital	Main Entrance	2.3 miles
Hospital	South Entrance	2.4 miles
University	University of Leicester	3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	49
Anti-social behaviour	34
Vehicle crime	23
Public order	20
Criminal damage and arson	18
Shoplifting	15
Other theft	13
Burglary	8
Robbery	8
Bicycle theft	7
Other crime	6
Drugs	2
Total incidents	203

Within 1 mile during May 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
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 25 Apr 2017
Mowmacre Hill Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 2 Jul 2019
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2017
St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 6 Jul 2016
Woodstock Primary Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 6 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.12%

Max investor price (0.8%) £119,375

Target investor price (1%) £95,500

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).