# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (LE12 5JF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 78 SWALLOW WALK, LOUGHBOROUGH, HATHERN, LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 5JF | | Price | £305,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 72 m² | | Last sold | £295,000 Jun 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 12/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,186/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/9778-3051-6206-6385-6200) ## Description **** **** This property would make an ideal purchase for professional couples or those wishing to downsize. The property is located within close proximity to a range of amenities including; Hathern C of E Primary School, Hathern Post Office, Community Library, St Peter & St Paul Church, shops, boutiques, pubs and restaurants. Further amenities can be found in nearby Loughborough (approx 3.5 miles away). There are also plenty of green spaces for walking and cycling. Public transport is well catered for by regular bus service; commuter access to the M1 and A6 is excellent. Accommodation comprises; two double bedrooms, shower room, lounge and breakfast kitchen. Externally, the garden is of excellent size, low maintenance, south facing, and very private with open field views. There is a single garage and the driveway offers comfortable parking. Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). Property construction: Standard Parking: Driveway Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability). Broadband type: TBC See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: Leicestershire County Council / Tax Band C Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA15072024 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field. We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831468) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831469) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831470) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831471) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831472) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831473) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831474) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831475) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831476) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831477) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831478) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150376112/831479) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/150376112/831480) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/150376112/831481) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/150376112/831482) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/150376112/831483) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 78 SWALLOW WALK, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JF | £295,000 | 20/06/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 143 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5HZ | £600,000 | 12/11/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 56 SWALLOW WALK, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JF | £245,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 THE LEYS, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5HX | £578,500 | 11/04/2023 | Detached | | 92 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JB | £460,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached | | 147 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5HZ | £433,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 94 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JB | £411,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached | | 127 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5HZ | £340,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 16 GLADSTONE STREET, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5LE | £292,200 | 24/02/2022 | Detached | | 4 EDWARD PHILLIPPS ROAD, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JS | £349,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 28 SWALLOW WALK, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JF | £253,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced | | 39 EDWARD PHILLIPPS ROAD, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JS | £427,500 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 44 SWALLOW WALK, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5JF | £256,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 29 ANCHOR LANE, HATHERN, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 5HR | £240,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £251,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £413,120 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £449,821 (154 Detached, LE12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -32.2% ## 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):** £648/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Detached House, Edward Phillipps Road, LE12 | £865/mo | 2 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Landseer Crescent, LE12 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Bates Close, LE11 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £897/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £108,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £86,500 *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 £865/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 29.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-448/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.1% *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:** £4,236/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.7% - **10y growth:** 50.3% ## 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)