# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE13 1RU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 99 m² | | Last sold | £275,000 Feb 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £944/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - 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/9732-7920-9209-0936-0202) ## Description A well presented and spacious bay fronted semi-detached house offering a wealth of character with high ceilings, picture rails and feature fireplaces close to Melton Country Park and within access to numerous local amenities. Having the benefit of uPVC double glazing and gas central heating with accommodation comprising, entrance hall, cloakroom WC, dining room, living room, conservatory and an extended kitchen. On the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a driveway providing off-road parking and a good sized rear garden. EPC rating: E. Council tax band: C, Tenure: Freehold, ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486127) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486129) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486133) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486135) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486139) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486144) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486147) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486150) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486153) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486157) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486163) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486167) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486174) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486177) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486181) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486184) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486189) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127594088/486192) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/127594088/486194) - Floorplan ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17079855 - **Address:** 12 Bowley Avenue, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1RU - **Certificate Issued:** 07/12/2025 - **Work Completed:** 27/11/2025 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6571158 - **Address:** 12 Bowley Avenue, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1RU - **Certificate Issued:** 25/05/2009 - **Work Completed:** 12/05/2009 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £275,000 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £204,000 | 27/09/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 HARVEY STREET, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DD | £276,000 | 15/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £260,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 13 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £260,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £250,000 | 14/06/2024 | Semi-detached | | 43 DOCTORS LANE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1QB | £225,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 16 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £265,000 | 21/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 HARVEY STREET, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DD | £281,500 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 HARVEY STREET, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DD | £249,950 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £246,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £220,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD | £220,000 | 12/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 JENNER CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DG | £240,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £235,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 COPLEY CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RD | £180,500 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 9 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £195,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 74 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £249,950 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 17 FLEMING DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DE | £207,500 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 11 JENNER CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1DG | £150,000 | 04/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 55 DOCTORS LANE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1QB | £150,000 | 24/05/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £242,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £228,024 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £229,501 (55 Semi-detached, LE13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +22% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Melton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £711/mo - **Realistic:** £790/mo - **Optimistic:** £869/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 End Terrace, Heron Crescent, LE13 | £1,130/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,130/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £141,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £113,000 *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 £1,130/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-111/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.6% *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:** £2,828/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.9% - **10y growth:** 13.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Melton; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 17.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.8% ## 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)