# 3 bedroom town house for sale (LE6 0FY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, LEICESTER, GROBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE6 0FY | | Price | £220,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 72 m² | | Last sold | £225,000 May 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 20/02/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £375/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0222-1203-5302-2951-0800) ## Description FIRST-TIME BUYING IN GROBY? Enjoy the space on offer in this three-bedroom townhouse, located close to the heart of Groby village centre. The property has a detached garage & is offered to the market with no onward chain. We see the property as perfect for somebody looking to get onto the property ladder. Entering through the front door you'll be greeted by a small entrance hall, the stairwell is immediately in front of you as well as access to the living room. The living room itself is a great size, it holds enough space for a corner settee, a useful under-stairs storage cupboard & offers the perfect place to relax after a long day. Arguably the hub of the home comes in the shape of the kitchen diner, spanning the width of the house it's a great space for enjoying a sit-down meal. There are wall and base units, some fitted appliances, appliance space, work surfaces, and adequate space for a dining table, as well as an exit point to the rear garden. Moving upstairs the property benefits from a traditional three-bedroom layout, with two double bedrooms, one single bedroom, and a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms have adequate space for wardrobes if required. The family bathroom can be found in clean, good condition. The outside space features a low-maintenance rear garden, with an initial decked area followed by a space laid to stone. The property has a detached garage, ideal for secure storage, and on-street parking is usually easy to come by. The property is ideally located within walking distance of outstanding local schooling, a co-op for all your day-to-day essentials, bus routes & quick access to the Leicester City Centre plus major motorway access. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_0675.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346660) - IMG_0675.JPG - ![IMG_0660.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346662) - IMG_0660.JPG - ![IMG_0661.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346664) - IMG_0661.JPG - ![IMG_0659.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346666) - IMG_0659.JPG - ![IMG_0662.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346668) - IMG_0662.JPG - ![IMG_0663.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346669) - IMG_0663.JPG - ![IMG_0666.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346671) - IMG_0666.JPG - ![IMG_0667.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346673) - IMG_0667.JPG - ![IMG_0678.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346675) - IMG_0678.JPG - ![IMG_0669.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346676) - IMG_0669.JPG - ![IMG_0670.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346678) - IMG_0670.JPG - ![IMG_0671.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346679) - IMG_0671.JPG - ![IMG_0672.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346681) - IMG_0672.JPG - ![IMG_0673.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346682) - IMG_0673.JPG - ![IMG_0676.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346684) - IMG_0676.JPG - ![IMG_0679.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346685) - IMG_0679.JPG ## Floorplans - ![2D Plan 2.JPG](/listings/photos/120503669/1346686) - 2D Plan 2.JPG ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy performance certificate (EPC) Find an ene](/listings/photos/120503669/1346687) - Energy performance certificate (EPC) Find an ene - ![EE](/listings/photos/120503669/1346688) - EE ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY | £225,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced | | 6 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY | £132,500 | 19/07/2013 | Terraced | | 6 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY | £115,000 | 05/11/2010 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 107 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GF | £173,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced | | 16 PARKLANDS AVENUE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BL | £296,000 | 07/02/2025 | Terraced | | 30 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GG | £224,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced | | 180 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BT | £300,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced | | 14 STEPHENSON WAY, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FW | £242,000 | 06/07/2023 | Terraced | | 120 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GH | £170,000 | 03/04/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 17 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY | £280,000 | 17/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 154 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BT | £330,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced | | 33 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GF | £238,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced | | 8 BAILEY VIEW, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FF | £280,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 118 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GH | £353,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced | | 49 FOREST RISE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BD | £240,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced | | 146 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BT | £250,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced | | 30 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GG | £220,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced | | 72 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GH | £225,000 | 14/01/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 15 SHAW WOOD CLOSE, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FY | £230,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 48 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GG | £210,000 | 18/11/2021 | Terraced | | 78 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GH | £223,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced | | 158 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BT | £295,250 | 15/09/2021 | Terraced | | 154 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0BT | £315,000 | 02/09/2021 | Terraced | | 29 RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GF | £198,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced | | 39 STEPHENSON WAY, GROBY, LEICESTER, HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0FW | £170,000 | 13/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £255,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £247,613 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £223,708 (12 Terraced, LE6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Hinckley and Bosworth). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £833/mo - **Realistic:** £926/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,019/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 Detached House, Danehill, LE6 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.97 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, St Philips Close, LE6 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,225/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £122,500 *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 £1,225/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15× - **Monthly cashflow:** £211/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4% *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:** £3,056/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5.1% - **10y growth:** 44.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Hinckley and Bosworth; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.5% - **10y growth (index):** 61.1% ## 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)