# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE5 2DJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 89 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE5 2DJ | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 74 m² | | Last sold | £275,000 Nov 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 29/11/2026 - **Current heating cost:** £692/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,755 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - E (£30) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8799-4704-0829-4677-2963) ## Description Knightsbridge are proud to present this beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached family home located on the sought-after Colchester Road just off Uppingham Road. The home enjoys versatile accommodation over two floors, including an entrance hall, living room to the front with bay window, a large kitchen diner with brick feature fireplace and conservatory to the rear. On the first floor are three good size bedrooms, bathroom and a separate WC. Outside enjoys a front garden and a landscaped, well established rear garden. We recommend viewing the home at your earliest convenience to appreciate the home on offer. The property is situated within easy reach of nearby schooling and a range of everyday amenities along nearby Uppingham Road or Tesco superstore in nearby Hamilton. Nearly bus links are also within reach running to and from Leicester City Centre with its professional quarters and train station. Entrance Hall With part double-glazed door to front, glazed side window, wood effect tiled flooring, stairs to first floor with attractive wooden balustrade, radiator. Living Room 10’4” into the maximum x 15’2” into bay With double-glazed bay window to front, attractive feature brick fireplace with open working fire grate with solid brick hearth and solid brick mantel, ceiling coving, dado rail, laminate flooring, radiator, multi-pane glazed double doors leading to dining kitchen. Large Kitchen Diner 14’11” into the maximum x 15’5” into the maximum Dining Area With an attractive feature brick fireplace with a solid oak mantel and raised tiled hearth fitted with a cast iron multi-fuel burner with internal flu, corner cupboard with double doors, recessed wall shelving, terracotta tile flooring with featured inset mosaic tiling. Kitchen Area Comprising: one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with chrome mixer tap, a range of wood fronted wall and base units with roll edge worktops over and under cupboard lighting, four ring gas hob with electric under oven, cooker hood and extractor fan over, plumbing for washing machine, under counter appliance space, column radiator, glazed door to entrance hall, double glazed sliding patio doors leading to the conservatory and double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Conservatory 10’11” x 7’0” With glazed windows overlooking rear garden, wood flooring, power and lighting, door leading to side patio. First Floor With double glazed window to side elevation, radiator, access to loft area. Bedroom One 10’5” into wardrobe recess x 12’1” With double-glazed window to front, fitted wardrobes, radiator. Bedroom Two 8’11” x 11’6” With double-glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking rear garden, radiator. Bedroom Three 6’11” x 6’11” plus recess With double-glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking rear garden, fitted single bed with drawers beneath, radiator. Bathroom 5’7” x 8’5” into the maximum With window to the front elevation, bathroom comprises: panel bath with electric shower over and shower rail, pedestal wash basin, fitted cupboard housing Worcester combination boiler, part tiled walls. Separate WC With double-glazed window to side elevation, low-level WC, tiled flooring. Front Garden A low maintenance walled front garden with gate, pebbled area, raised wall flowerbeds, gated access leading to rear garden. Rear Garden A beautifully landscaped rear garden with paved patio area, lawn, flowerbeds and shrubs borders, raised decking area to the rear, useful timber garden shed, outside tap. VALUATIONS: If you are considering selling we would be happy to advise you on the value of your own property together with marketing advice with no obligation. ## Property Photos - ![89 Colchester Road - Front 360 Logo.jpeg](/listings/photos/106035128/399973) - 89 Colchester Road - Front 360 Logo.jpeg - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/106035128/399974) - Kitchen - ![Garden](/listings/photos/106035128/399977) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/106035128/399979) - Garden - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/106035128/399982) - Entrance - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/106035128/399983) - Entrance - ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/106035128/399986) - Reception Room - ![Reception Room](/listings/photos/106035128/399988) - Reception Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/106035128/399993) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/106035128/399998) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/106035128/400001) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/106035128/400005) - Kitchen - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/106035128/400009) - Conservatory - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/106035128/400016) - Conservatory - ![Landing](/listings/photos/106035128/400020) - Landing - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/106035128/400021) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/106035128/400024) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/106035128/400026) - Bathroom - ![WC](/listings/photos/106035128/400028) - WC - ![Garden](/listings/photos/106035128/400030) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/106035128/400032) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/106035128/400034) - Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/106035128/400036) - Floor Plan - ![Ground Floor Plan](/listings/photos/106035128/400039) - Ground Floor Plan - ![First Floor Plan](/listings/photos/106035128/400041) - First Floor Plan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 89 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £275,000 | 11/11/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 109 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £282,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 52 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DA | £257,500 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 14 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AN | £237,500 | 13/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 130 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £237,500 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 103 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £229,000 | 10/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 124 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £284,000 | 13/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 104 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DG | £240,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 120 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £450,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DH | £365,000 | 13/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 36 BARBARA AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AA | £331,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 28 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LE5 1DA | £675,000 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB | £295,000 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 29 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB | £257,500 | 22/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 17 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH | £290,000 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 80 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AP | £323,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH | £264,500 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 56 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DF | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 97 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £315,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 81 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2ET | £275,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 81 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £290,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AQ | £250,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 197 SCRAPTOFT LANE, LEICESTER, LE5 2HS | £300,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 127 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £270,000 | 05/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 102 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £290,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 67 HAVENCREST DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AL | £290,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 99 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £362,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 121 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £250,000 | 01/07/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £285,429 (7 sales) **Area average:** £310,375 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £260,173 (53 Semi-detached, LE5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +3.8% ## 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 Semi-Detached House, Havencrest Drive, LE5 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Amyson Road, LE5 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coleman Road, LE5 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Maidenwell Avenue, LE5 | £1,275/mo | 3 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,181/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £117,500 *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 £1,175/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-31/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.5% *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:** £3,649/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2.8% - **10y growth:** 46.9% ## 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)