# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE3 6HP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 6HP |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 84 m² |
| Last sold | £260,000 Feb 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 13/10/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £632/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- 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/9647-0946-1220-2909-5200)

## Description

The Property

**A MODERN FAMILY HOME IN DESIRABLE CUL-DE-SAC**

Looking for character? Look no further!

Do not miss the chance to view this traditional three bedroom semi detached property with an immaculate open plan kitchen/ diner. Nestled into the heart of Leicester. This very well maintained family home has many beautiful original features which have been perfectly married with tasteful interior design throughout. You are sure be amazed by the generously sized rear garden. This house is sure to be the envy of your guests, book now to avoid disappointment!

Ground Floor

Stepping through via the porch you are immediately greeted by a wide and bright reception entrance hall with direct access to first floor accommodation and downstairs storage cupboard. Directly in front you will find the modern, well presented kitchen/ diner. THE HUB of the house. Fitted with high spec finishes and appliances throughout, this room really does have to be viewed to be fully appreciated. . Two windows and large UPVC patio doors mean the room benefits from great natural sunlight. Perfect from hosting family/ friends. To the left of the diner you will find the cosy lounge.  With many eye catching features to add to the beauty of the property. The bay window is located to the front of the property.

First Floor

The spacious landing provides access into all rooms. The Master Bedroom is located to the front of the property. Two further bedrooms are available, one of which being a sizable double and one single. The family bathroom benefits from a shower over bath, wash hand basin and w/c.

Outside

Boasting from a large paved area ideal for hosting family and friends or simply enjoying a peaceful morning coffee.

This private garden is mainly laid to lawn stretching back a great distance. The perfect space for any growing family.

There is also plenty of drive way space which could comfortably park two cars.  

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If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/114369458/402451) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/114369458/402453) - epc

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8576649
- **Address:** 5 Poynings Avenue, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/12/2011
- **Work Completed:** 25/11/2011
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £260,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £142,500 | 24/01/2014 | Semi-detached |
| 5 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £142,000 | 31/05/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 67 BLISSETT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HR | £160,000 | 15/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 99 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 9JG | £220,000 | 12/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 86 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 9JB | £75,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 17 DITCHLING AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HB | £235,000 | 20/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 59 BLISSETT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HR | £190,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 DITCHLING AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HB | £280,000 | 28/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 18 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £206,000 | 04/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 89 LINDFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HL | £291,000 | 01/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 54 BLISSETT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HP | £228,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 LINDFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HL | £230,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 LANCING AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HF | £290,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 155 LETCHWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6FP | £278,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 WESTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HS | £385,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HILDERS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HE | £228,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 171 LETCHWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6QL | £240,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 LINDFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6HL | £305,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BALCOMBE AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HA | £297,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 WESTHILL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6GA | £465,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 192 LETCHWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6FJ | £267,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 79 BLISSETT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9HR | £166,000 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 151 LETCHWORTH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 6FP | £295,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £206,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £256,250 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £248,311 (103 Semi-detached, LE3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +8.7%

## 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 Terraced House, Rowan Street, LE3 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Birds Nest Avenue, LE3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hinckley Road, LE3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,267/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £82/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.3%

*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:** £3,214/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.9%
- **10y growth:** 59.7%

## 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)

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