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42 RUSKIN AVENUE

LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2BY

3 beds 958 sq ft Listed 17 Oct 2013 (-4671d)

£255,000

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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 RUSKIN AVENUE, LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2BY |
| Price | £255,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 89 m² |
| Last sold | £240,000 May 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/10/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,920

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- G (£350 - £450)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8999-2281-2529-9597-5073)

## Description

**Entrance Hall : **Upvc double glazed door, covered radiator, laminated floor, coved ceiling, access to the loft space.

**Lounge : **20'2" x 11'4"  (6.15m x 3.45m) , Double radiator, Upvc leaded light double glazed window, coved ceiling, TV point, telephone point, real flame effect gas fire set in exposed brick recess with fire surround.

**Kitchen/Breakfast Room : **11'8" x 10'8"  (3.56m x 3.25m) , Comprising one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboards under, matching range of base units with work surfaces over, draws and cupboards under, complimentary wall mounted eye level cupboards, built in cooker and four piece gas hob with extractor fan over in matching hood, tiled splash backs, tiled flooring, double radiator, tiled splash backs.

**Conservatory/Utility Room : **9'10" x 6'8"  (3.00m x 2.03m) , Tiled floor, plumbing for automatic washing machine, Upvc double glazed picture window, Upvc double glazed French doors to side garden.

**Dining Room : **11'6" x 10'2"  (3.51m x 3.10m) , Radiator, laminated floor, double doors to lounge, double doors to conservatory.

**Conservatory : **10'6" x 10'4"  (3.20m x 3.15m) , Laminated floor, Upvc double glazed French door to rear garden, double glazed picture windows overlooking gardens and open aspect.

**Bedroom One : **13'4" x 10'0"  (4.06m x 3.05m) , Radiator leaded light Upvc double glazed bow window and fitted wardrobes.

**Bedroom Two : **11'0" x 9'8"  (3.35m x 2.95m) , Radiator, leaded light Upvc double glazed window and fitted wardrobe.

**Bedroom Three : **8'4" x 8'4"  (2.54m x 2.54m) , Radiator, leaded light Upvc double glazed window and coved ceiling.

**Shower Room : **7'0" x 7'0"  (2.13m x 2.13m) , Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, vanity basin and low level W/C, radiator, tiled splash backs, fitted cupboards, Upvc double glazed window.

**Outside : **Open plan lawns to front and driveway providing ample parking leading to double garage with an electrically operated up and over door and private door to rear garden, side garden area and sitting area. Rear garden has a patio area, lawns and well stocked evergreen and floral borders, gravelled sitting area and open views.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan 15](/listings/photos/28355388/1654454) - Floor Plan 15

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY | £240,000 | 12/05/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 69 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL | £344,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 12 SAXBY DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HH | £460,000 | 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 |
| 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 |
| [Same street] 28 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY | £289,950 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £294,975 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £404,929 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £481,799 (131 Detached, LE7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -47.1%

## 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 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Sandford Road, LE7 | £1,095/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Albert Street, LE7 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Wolsey Way, LE7 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (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:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £4/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.1%

*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:** £2,865/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 45.3%
- **10y growth:** 52.3%

## 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)

[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

89 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£240,000 May 2014

Price per m²

£2,865/m²

Local average

£481,799 (-47.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,029 of 33,755)

Street crime

97 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

EXECUTIVE DETACHED BUNGALOW
PRIVATE CUL DE SAC LOCATION
OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
THREE BEDROOMS
GAS HEATING AND DOUBLE GLAZING
TWO CONSERVATORIES
DOUBLE GARAGE
GARDENS TO FRONT, SIDE AND REAR

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

EXECUTIVE DETACHED BUNGALOW SITUATED IN A PRIVATE CUL DE SAC LOCATION WITH OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS TO REAR. The well planned and spacious accommodation briefly comprises of reception hall, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, conservatory/utility room, further conservatory, three bedrooms and shower room and benefits from a gas central heating system and double glazing. The property stands with ample parking to front and double garage with gardens to side and rear and open countryside views. An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the position and accommodation provided by this property which is ideally situated within easy access of the local facilities of Syston.

Entrance Hall : Upvc double glazed door, covered radiator, laminated floor, coved ceiling, access to the loft space.

Lounge : 20'2" x 11'4" (6.15m x 3.45m) , Double radiator, Upvc leaded light double glazed window, coved ceiling, TV point, telephone point, real flame effect gas fire set in exposed brick recess with fire surround.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room : 11'8" x 10'8" (3.56m x 3.25m) , Comprising one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboards under, matching range of base units with work surfaces over, draws and cupboards under, complimentary wall mounted eye level cupboards, built in cooker and four piece gas hob with extractor fan over in matching hood, tiled splash backs, tiled flooring, double radiator, tiled splash backs.

Conservatory/Utility Room : 9'10" x 6'8" (3.00m x 2.03m) , Tiled floor, plumbing for automatic washing machine, Upvc double glazed picture window, Upvc double glazed French doors to side garden.

Dining Room : 11'6" x 10'2" (3.51m x 3.10m) , Radiator, laminated floor, double doors to lounge, double doors to conservatory.

Conservatory : 10'6" x 10'4" (3.20m x 3.15m) , Laminated floor, Upvc double glazed French door to rear garden, double glazed picture windows overlooking gardens and open aspect.

Bedroom One : 13'4" x 10'0" (4.06m x 3.05m) , Radiator leaded light Upvc double glazed bow window and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Two : 11'0" x 9'8" (3.35m x 2.95m) , Radiator, leaded light Upvc double glazed window and fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Three : 8'4" x 8'4" (2.54m x 2.54m) , Radiator, leaded light Upvc double glazed window and coved ceiling.

Shower Room : 7'0" x 7'0" (2.13m x 2.13m) , Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, vanity basin and low level W/C, radiator, tiled splash backs, fitted cupboards, Upvc double glazed window.

Outside : Open plan lawns to front and driveway providing ample parking leading to double garage with an electrically operated up and over door and private door to rear garden, side garden area and sitting area. Rear garden has a patio area, lawns and well stocked evergreen and floral borders, gravelled sitting area and open views.

Listed by

Syston

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 28355388

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 17/10/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/10/2013

Expiry date: 17/10/2023 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,920

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan 15

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/05/2014 (12 years ago)	£240,000	—

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
69 EMPINGHAM DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2DL	£344,000	19/12/2025	Detached
12 SAXBY DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2HH	£460,000	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
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
Same street 28 RUSKIN AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BY	£289,950	03/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £294,975 (2 sales)

Area average: £404,929 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 45.3%

10y growth 52.3%

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 £861/mo

Realistic £957/mo

Optimistic £1,053/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Charnwood.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LE7 2BY

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Ridgemere	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Barkby Road Cemetery	0.2 miles
Shop	Mace	0.5 miles
Shop	Golden Barber	0.5 miles
Train station	Syston	0.7 miles
Train station	Leicester North	3.3 miles
Hospital	Leicester Nuffield Hospital	3.3 miles
Hospital	Main Entrance	5.4 miles
University	University of Leicester - The Village	5.8 miles
University	University of Leicester	5.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	31
Anti-social behaviour	18
Public order	9
Burglary	8
Criminal damage and arson	8
Shoplifting	8
Other theft	5
Drugs	4
Vehicle crime	4
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	97

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
The Merton Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 28 Aug 2014
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 7 Jan 2015
Wreake Valley Academy	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 24 Mar 2022
The Pochin School	Primary	0.9 miles	Outstanding — 22 May 2014
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 3 Sep 2012

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	0.23 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Sandford Road, LE7	£1,095/mo	3	0.48 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Albert Street, LE7	£1,050/mo	3	0.52 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Wolsey Way, LE7	£1,200/mo	3	0.81 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,161/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,500

Target investor price (1%) £114,800

Gross yield 5.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.5×

Monthly cashflow £4/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.1%

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).