Sold STC Semi-detached

25 GWENCOLE CRESCENT

LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE LE3 2FJ

3 beds 1 baths 83 m² Listed 16 Nov 2023 (-936d)

£255,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE3 2FJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 25 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE LE3 2FJ |
| Price | £255,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £250,000 Apr 2024 |

## Description

Traditional extended semi detached property in sought after position located off Narborough Road South ideally located for Fosse Park and the motorway network. With a small kitchen extension to the rear the property sits on an attractive plot with a good size well stocked garden to the rear. The property comprises of entrance porch, entrance hall, front lounge area with bay and feature solid fuel fireplace, open to the rear dining area with patio doors leading out to the rear garden. The ground floor is completed by the extended kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall units and door to the side covered lobby. To the first floor the landing leads to two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and a single third bedroom, there is also a family bathroom with white suite. The property further benefits from four solar panels, majority triple glazing to the principal rooms and a modern gas fired central heating boiler. Externally to the front of the property there is a low wall with hedge, border and driveway providing car standing. The rear garden is a good size with well stocked borders, a pond and summer house making this a nice feature of the property. Early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment. EPC rating is E, Council tax is band B

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/142077977/190915) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/142077977/190916) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10588929
- **Address:** 25 Gwencole Crescent, LEICESTER, LE3 2FJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/10/2014
- **Work Completed:** 03/10/2014
- **Items:** 11 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1788371
- **Address:** 25 Gwencole Crescent, Leicester, LE3 2FJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/06/2004
- **Work Completed:** 25/05/2004
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12200076
- **Address:** 25 Gwencole Crescent, LEICESTER, LE3 2FJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/02/2017
- **Work Completed:** 27/01/2017
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ | £250,000 | 15/04/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 KIRKLAND ROAD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JQ | £227,500 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 114 NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FQ | £290,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 29 HEADLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PJ | £237,500 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 39 EDWARD AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PB | £276,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 18 AMY STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FB | £207,000 | 03/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 64 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH | £220,000 | 07/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CYRIL STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FF | £330,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 CLEVELEYS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GG | £298,000 | 23/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 78 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH | £225,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 HEADLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PJ | £209,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 TURNBULL DRIVE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JT | £235,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 CLEVELEYS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GG | £235,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 40 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH | £235,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ | £229,650 | 02/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH | £220,000 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 FRANCIS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PH | £330,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 CYRIL STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FF | £237,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HILLRISE AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GL | £275,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 AMY STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FA | £275,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 CLEVELEYS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GG | £264,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 TURNBULL DRIVE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JT | £270,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 27 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ | £290,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 63 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ | £151,500 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 55 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ | £190,000 | 08/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £215,288 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £254,800 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £248,539 (102 Semi-detached, LE3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +2.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £880/mo
- **Realistic:** £978/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,076/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.4%
- **10y growth:** 50.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Blaby; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.3%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£250,000 Apr 2024

Local average

£248,539 (+2.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,018 of 33,755)

Street crime

246 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Traditional Semi Detached Property In Sought After Location
Close To Fosse Park And Motorway Network
Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Lounge Open To Dining Area, Extended Kitchen
Landing , Three Bedrooms, Family Bathroom
Solar Panels, Majority Triple Glazing, Gas Fired Central Heating System
Driveway, Attractive Well Stocked Rear Garden
Viewing Recommended
EPC Rating C & Council Tax Band B

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Blaby

Jowett & Stone Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 142077977

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

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10588929

Property Details

Street: 25 Gwencole Crescent

Town: LEICESTER

Postcode: LE3 2FJ

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/10/2014

Work Completed: 03/10/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1788371

Property Details

Street: 25 Gwencole Crescent

Town: Leicester

Postcode: LE3 2FJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/06/2004

Work Completed: 25/05/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12200076

Property Details

Street: 25 Gwencole Crescent

Town: LEICESTER

Postcode: LE3 2FJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 20/02/2017

Work Completed: 27/01/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/04/2024 (2 years ago)	£250,000	—

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
3 KIRKLAND ROAD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JQ	£227,500	17/12/2025	Semi-detached
114 NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FQ	£290,000	17/12/2025	Semi-detached
29 HEADLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PJ	£237,500	11/12/2025	Semi-detached
39 EDWARD AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PB	£276,000	03/12/2025	Semi-detached
18 AMY STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FB	£207,000	03/11/2025	Semi-detached
64 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH	£220,000	07/08/2025	Semi-detached
27 CYRIL STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FF	£330,000	20/12/2023	Semi-detached
43 CLEVELEYS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GG	£298,000	23/11/2023	Semi-detached
78 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH	£225,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
1 HEADLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PJ	£209,000	10/11/2023	Semi-detached
7 TURNBULL DRIVE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JT	£235,000	09/11/2023	Semi-detached
20 CLEVELEYS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GG	£235,000	23/08/2023	Semi-detached
40 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH	£235,000	14/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 19 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ	£229,650	02/08/2023	Semi-detached
60 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FH	£220,000	20/04/2023	Semi-detached
29 FRANCIS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PH	£330,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
16 CYRIL STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FF	£237,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
15 HILLRISE AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GL	£275,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
37 AMY STREET, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FA	£275,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
32 CLEVELEYS AVENUE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2GG	£264,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
15 TURNBULL DRIVE, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JT	£270,000	15/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 27 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ	£290,000	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 63 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ	£151,500	29/10/2021	Detached
Same street 55 GWENCOLE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FJ	£190,000	08/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £215,288 (4 sales)

Area average: £254,800 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.4%

10y growth 50.7%

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

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 19.4%

10y (index) 53.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £880/mo

Realistic £978/mo

Optimistic £1,076/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blaby.

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Gwencole Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	City Cycles	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Kirkland Road	0.1 miles
Shop	D & G Nail Spa	0.1 miles
Hospital	Unknown	0.7 miles
University	University of Leicester	1.5 miles
Train station	South Wigston	2.3 miles
Train station	Leicester	2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	72
Shoplifting	36
Anti-social behaviour	35
Criminal damage and arson	20
Public order	20
Other theft	16
Vehicle crime	16
Burglary	8
Drugs	7
Robbery	5
Bicycle theft	4
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	3
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	246

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Ravenhurst Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Jun 2019
Ellesmere College	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2017
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Nov 2014
Caldecote Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 4 Jul 2016
Granby Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 6 Jul 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £122,250

Target investor price (1%) £97,800

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).