Sold Semi-detached

20 RATBY LANE

LEICESTER, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTERSHIRE LE3 3LF

4 beds 1,098 sq ft Listed 10 Jan 2014 (-4587d)

£209,950

Reduced on 4 Mar 2014

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Property details

Floor area

102 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£201,000 Jun 2014

Price per m²

£2,058/m²

Local average

£250,966 (-16.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,046 of 33,755)

Street crime

216 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Extended Semi Detached House
  • Entrance Hall
  • Lounge/Dining Room
  • Separate Sitting Room
  • Extended Kitchen with Sitting Area
  • Utility Room
  • WC
  • Landing

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This beautifully presented, substantially extended four bedroom semi detached house has undergone a comprehensive schedule of improvements and extensions by the current owner, considered ideal for those looking for a spacious family home offering versatile accommodation that is ready to move into and enjoy. The property is set well back from the road, behind a deep driveway and garden, situated directly opposite to the Park & Ride, ideal for making your way in to the city centre. Accommodation includes entrance hall with Minton tiled flooring, a spacious lounge/dining room with an open fire, extended sitting room to the rear with bi-fold doors to the garden, a fantastic extended kitchen with sitting area, utility room and WC. On the first floor there is a landing, four good sized bedrooms, the master bedroom with an en-suite shower room and there is a further family bathroom. The property is set well back from the road behind a brick boundary wall with a gate opening through to the driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles. There is a workshop/store with courtesy door to the rear giving access to the well laid out larger than average rear garden. Only an internal inspection will allow fully appreciation of the size and quality of this excellent family home.
DirectionsThe property is best approached by leaving Leicester City centre via the A47 Hinckley Road. Continue straight ahead across the outer ring road and at the next set of traffic lights turn right onto Ratby Lane. Continue along for a short distance and the property can eventually be identified on the left hand side by our agent's for sale board.
AccommodationThe dimensions are approximate and the accommodation in more detail comprises:-
Entrance HallWith double glazed door to the front, Minton tiled flooring, stairs to the first floor with cupboard under, radiator.
Lounge/Dining Room24'1 x 10'10 (7.34m x 3.30m)
This spacious room has a UPVC double glazed bay window to the front, cast iron open fireplace with surround and a further feature fireplace in the dining area, oak flooring, radiators, doors giving access through to the sitting room to the rear.
Sitting Room10'0 x 9'2 (3.05m x 2.79m)
A great additional reception room with a velux window and bi-fold doors to the rear, tiled flooring, radiator.
Extended 'L' Shaped Kitchen21'1 max x 11'7 max (6.43m max x 3.53m max)
With two velux windows, UPVC double glazed window to the rear, ample rolled edge work surfaces, a good range of both base and wall mounted units, space for range cooker with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, one and a half stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled flooring, radiators, sitting area.
Utility Room6'1 x 3'11 (1.85m x 1.19m)
With base and wall mounted units, work surfaces, plumbing for automatic washing machine, tiled flooring.
WcWith low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splash backs, tiled flooring, extractor fan.
LandingWith loft access.
Bedroom One11'5 x 10'7 (3.48m x 3.23m)
A good sized bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator.
En-Suite Shower RoomWith UPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear, shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two10'11 x 10'2 into wardrobes (3.33m x 3.10m into
Another good sized bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the front, varnished floorboards, fitted wardrobes, radiator.
Bedroom Three11'4 x 6'9 (3.45m x 2.06m)
With UPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator.
Bedroom Four7'11 x 7'0 (2.41m x 2.13m)
With UPVC double glazed window to the front, oak flooring, radiator.
Family BathroomWith white suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling to walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, UPVC double opaque window to the rear.
OutsideThe property is set well back from the road behind a brick boundary wall with a shaped shaled garden and a gate opening onto a driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles. To the rear of the property there is a larger than average well laid out garden with paved patio area, decking, lawn, trees and shrubs.
Workshop/Store12'10 x 7'2 (3.91m x 2.18m)
With double doors to the front, courtesy door to the rear giving access to the garden, power and light, wall mounted combination boiler.
TenureThe property is being sold freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - All the items mentioned in these sales details are to be included within the purchase price.
SERVICES - None of the services, fitting or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents, neither have the telephone or television points.
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Blaby District Council, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester (Tel: 0116 2750555)

Agent'S NotesTHE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - These sales details have been written to conform to the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Whilst we endeavour to make our Sales Details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you. Do so, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
MEASUREMENTS - All measurements are given in good faith and whilst believed to be accurate these should be checked by the purchaser for verification. The measurements are carried out in accordance with the RICS and ISVA code of measuring practice.

Money LaunderingUnder the Protecting Against Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 all prospective purchasers proceeding with a purchase will be asked to provide us with photographic I.D. (e.g. Passport, driving licence etc) and proof of address (e.g. Current utility bill, bank statement, council tax demand). This information will be required before solicitors are instructed on a sale or purchase.
SurveysReadings Property Group Ltd undertake various types of valuation work. These include RICS Homebuyer Report, Valuations for probate, inheritance and capital gains tax purposes and matrimonial disputes. We also offer a full range of professional and arbitration services and regularly act on various expert witness cases Please contact our Survey Department on 0116 2227575 or 0116 2544699 or email us at surveys@readingspropertygroup.com for further information.
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Listed by

Leicester

Readings Property Group

Reference: 42378514

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 31/12/2013

Expiry date: 30/12/2023 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,540

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1687843

Property Details

Street: 20 Ratby Lane

Town: Leicester Forest East

Postcode: LE3 3LF

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/05/2004

Work Completed: 20/04/2004

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

41% since 2006

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/06/2014 (12 years ago) £201,000 +41.1%
Sold 17/11/2006 (19 years ago) £142,500

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
43 PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FQ £317,000 24/11/2025 Semi-detached
43 BIGNAL DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QF £250,000 16/12/2024 Semi-detached
69 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QN £250,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
98 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QH £245,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
38 BIGNAL DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QE £300,000 15/09/2023 Semi-detached
8 BIGNAL DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QE £260,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
146 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QH £265,000 18/08/2023 Semi-detached
36 WARDENS WALK, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3GG £306,000 14/08/2023 Semi-detached
73 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QN £242,000 03/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 28 RATBY LANE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3LF £305,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
124 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QH £257,000 14/04/2023 Semi-detached
142 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QH £270,000 06/04/2023 Semi-detached
42 BIGNAL DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QE £297,500 17/11/2022 Semi-detached
28 BRIGHTWELL DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QA £290,000 16/11/2022 Semi-detached
50 PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FN £255,000 24/10/2022 Semi-detached
47 WARDENS WALK, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3GG £305,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
41 WARDENS WALK, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3GG £280,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
156 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QJ £240,000 28/07/2022 Semi-detached
47 BIGNAL DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QF £267,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
114 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QH £245,000 11/05/2022 Semi-detached
174 PACKER AVENUE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, BLABY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3QJ £250,000 27/01/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £305,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £269,575 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.9%
10y growth 55.2%

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

1y (index) 0.5%
5y (index) 17.9%
10y (index) 54.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £891/mo
Realistic £990/mo
Optimistic £1,089/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blaby.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Meynells Gorse 0.0 miles
Shop Braunstone Crossroads Motors 0.1 miles
Shop Hayre Newsagents 0.1 miles
Hospital South Entrance 2.0 miles
Hospital Main Entrance 2.1 miles
University University of Leicester 2.8 miles
Train station Unknown 3.0 miles
Train station Leicester 3.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 78
Anti-social behaviour 32
Criminal damage and arson 30
Other theft 17
Public order 15
Vehicle crime 11
Burglary 8
Shoplifting 8
Robbery 6
Drugs 4
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 2
Other crime 2
Total incidents 216

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
Fossebrook Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 May 2019
Stafford Leys Community Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 24 Aug 2021
Emmanuel Christian School Other 0.8 miles Inadequate — 29 Mar 2022
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Good — 17 Apr 2024
Braunstone Community Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 10 Oct 2019

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
4 Bed Detached House, Forest House Lane, LE3 £2,000/mo 4 0.58 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Haskell Close, LE3 £3,250/mo 4 0.6 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Haskell Close, LE3 £1,650/mo 4 0.65 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,300/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.95%
Max investor price (0.8%) £250,000
Target investor price (1%) £200,000
Gross yield 11.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 8.7×
Monthly cashflow £948/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 18.7%
  • 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).