27 BOWLEY AVENUE
MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE13 1RU
£220,000
Property details
Floor area
147 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£192,000 Nov 2014
Price per m²
£1,497/m²
Local average
£335,557 (-34.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,816 of 33,755)
Street crime
106 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Entrance Porch & Hall & Downstairs Cloakroom
- Kitchen & Separate Utility Room
- Two Reception Rooms & Conservatory
- Three Bedrooms & Shower Room & Separate WC
- Garage & Drive
- Approximately 80ft South Facing Rear Garden
- NO UPWARD CHAIN
- GRH & UPVCDG
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The accommodation in brief:
Entrance porch with a part-glazed door to: entrance hall which in turn has parquet flooring and doors to: cloakroom with a low flush wc and a wash hand basin with tiled splash backs. Kitchen which has a range of eye and base level units, roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs, there is a sink drainer unit, cooker point with an extractor fan hood, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge or freezer. Dining room with a walk-in bay window and double doors to: lounge which has a gas fire with mantel and hearth, sliding patio doors to: a delightful part brick and UPVCDG conservatory which has power connected and a door leading out to the rear garden as well as a door to: utility room with base level units and a work surface, there is space for two fridge freezers, door to garage.
The landing has a hatch with a pull down ladder providing access to a good size loft, there are doors to: two double bedrooms, a good size single bedroom and a shower room which previously had a bath but now has both a walk-in shower cubicle, a separate independent shower cubicle and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, there is also a separate cloakroom with a low flush wc.
There is a block paved drive for two cars with a dwarf wall and side gated access. The garage (17.6 x 7.5 - narrowing to 7.0) with an automatic up and over door, power and light connected and door to utility room.
The rear south facing garden is beautifully tended which is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of well stocked flower and shrub borders, there is a patio area with an outside tap and side gated access. To the rear of the garden is another patio area/terrace as well as a shed, the garden is mainly enclosed by panelled fencing, mature shrubs and hedging.
General Information
The Energy Rating for this property is a D
Situation
This property is situated within a highly desirable residential area on the north side of town convenient for Brownlow Primary School, Melton Country Park, Tesco Supermarket and the town centre.
Directions
From the Melton office proceed out of town along Thorpe Road (A607) for approximately one mile and turn left onto Bowley Avenue and the property is on the left.
Listed by
Melton Mowbray
Nottingham Property Services
Reference: 44903068
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 10/09/2025
Expiry date: 09/09/2035
Current heating cost: £1,305/year
Potential heating cost: £1,237/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #4765289
Property Details
Street: 27 Bowley Avenue
Town: MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode: LE13 1RU
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows
Certificate Issued: 11/06/2007
Work Completed: 11/05/2007
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 | 25/11/2014 (11 years ago) | £192,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ROSS CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NG | £375,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached |
| 5 PALL MALL, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RR | £370,000 | 28/08/2025 | Detached |
| 3 ROSS CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1NG | £395,000 | 06/06/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 13 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £250,000 | 14/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RT | £365,000 | 07/09/2023 | Detached |
| CEMETERY LODGE THORPE ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1SH | £236,000 | 23/08/2023 | Detached |
| 10 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RT | £245,000 | 17/08/2023 | Detached |
| 33 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £415,000 | 11/07/2023 | Detached |
| 23 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £200,000 | 18/05/2023 | Detached |
| 57 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £250,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 12 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £275,000 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 MANOR CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RW | £400,000 | 20/01/2023 | Detached |
| 13 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £450,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 59 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £229,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 6 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £520,000 | 11/10/2022 | Detached |
| 41 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RY | £275,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 FERNELEY CRESCENT, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RZ | £320,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| 31 FIRWOOD ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1SA | £405,000 | 06/04/2022 | Detached |
| 17 HUNT DRIVE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1PB | £410,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| 7 BROCKLEHURST ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RX | £400,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 37 BOWLEY AVENUE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RU | £235,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| YE OLDE BEER HOUSE WALTHAM ROAD, THORPE ARNOLD, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE14 4SE | £215,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 7 MANOR CLOSE, MELTON MOWBRAY, MELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE13 1RW | £392,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £253,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £343,350 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Melton. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Melton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Melton.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Bowley Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Thorpe Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | R&R Country | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Thorpe Road Convenience Store | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Melton Mowbray | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Central Station | 3.2 miles |
| Hospital | Rutland Memorial Hospital | 9.0 miles |
| University | Harlaxton College | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 10 Oct 2011 |
| John Ferneley College | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement — 21 May 2024 |
| Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) | Other | 1.1 miles | Good — 13 Jan 2015 |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| Sherard Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 22 Mar 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).