Sold STC Semi-detached

6 RATBY LANE

LEICESTER, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTERSHIRE LE3 3LF

2 beds Listed 2 Mar 2013 (-4901d)

£139,950

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Property details

Last sold

£139,950 May 2013

Local average

£250,966 (-44.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,046 of 33,755)

Street crime

216 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • semi detached bungalow
  • full gas central heating
  • upvc double glazing
  • fully refurbished
  • re-roofed 5 years ago
  • 2 bedrooms
  • beautiful front & rear gardens
  • driveway for 5 cars

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This much improved traditional semi detached bungalow has been maintained to a good standard with refitted kitchen and bathroom, re-carpeted, the property also benefits from full gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and re-roofed approx 5 years ago. Also offering good sized accommodation with entrance hall, lounge, sun room, kitchen, utility, bathroom and two bedrooms. Off road parking for 5 cars with garden areas, beautifully kept rear gardens. Offered for sale with No Chain.
Entrance HallUPVC double glazed entrance door, radiator, large storage cupboard, access to loft with retractable ladder, carpeted and built-in wardrobes providing ample storage space.
Lounge13'4 x 13'11 (4.06m x 4.24m)
UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to garden room, radiator, coal effect gas fire.
Sun Room12'2 x 11'1 (3.71m x 3.38m)
UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to garden, polycarbonate roof, radiator, TV point.
Kitchen10'6 x 9'10 (3.20m x 3.00m)
UPVC double glazed window to the side, fitted with a range of white gloss base, drawer and eye level units, tiled surrounds, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps, extractor hood, radiator, tiled floor, breakfast bar, timber glazed door.
Range is available by separate negotiation.
Rear LobbyUPVC double glazed external door
Utility RoomUPVC double glazed opaque window to the side, WC, radiator, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted central heating boiler (serviced annually).
Bedroom One13'11 x 8'8 + robes (4.24m x 2.64m +robes)
UPVC triple glazed window to the front, radiator, built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors.
Bedroom Two13'7 x 10'4 (4.14m x 3.15m)
UPVC triple glazed window to the front, radiator.
Bathroom6'3 x 5'9 (1.91m x 1.75m)
UPVC double glazed window to the side, radiator, tiled floor, fitted with panelled bath with electric shower over, vanity wash hand basin, fully tiled walls.
OutsideTo the front of the property there is lawn gardens with mature flowers beds, tarmac driveway providing off road parking for 5 cars and fenced boundaries.
The South facing rear gardens have been beautifully maintained and cared for with established borders and planting, lawns, gravelled areas, paved patio, timber shed, greenhouse, security lighting, external water tap, fully fenced boundaries.
Workshop with light and power.
Things You May Like To KnowThis property falls within Blaby District Council area and has a Council Tax Band of B which means a charge of £1161.14 For tax year ending March 2013 Please note: When a property changes ownership local authorities reserve the right to
re-calculate council tax bands. For more information regarding school catchment areas contact the Allocations Dept at County Hall on 0116 3056684
New RoomEnter LE3 3LF in SAT NAV or From Leicester City centre take the A47 towards Hinckley. At Braunstone crossroads turn right into Ratby Lane. The property is located on the left hand side and can be identified by the Newby & Co for sale board.
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Listed by

Leicester

Newby & Co

Reference: 26197143

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10494040

Property Details

Street: 6 Ratby Lane

Town: Leicester Forest East

Postcode: LE3 3LF

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 25/08/2014

Work Completed: 31/07/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14079400

Property Details

Street: 6 Ratby Lane

Town: Leicester Forest East

Postcode: LE3 3LF

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 21/06/2020

Work Completed: 05/06/2020

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 10/05/2013 (13 years ago) £139,950

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: £648/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
2 Bed Flat, Thorpe Astley, LE3 £895/mo 2 0.38 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Stackyard Close, LE3 £900/mo 2 0.38 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Willoughby Gardens, LE3 £1,200/mo 2 0.45 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Scout Close, LE3 £770/mo 2 0.52 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Ferrars Court, LE3 £1,000/mo 2 0.81 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Nether Field Way, LE3 £1,250/mo 2 0.93 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,003/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.68%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750
Target investor price (1%) £95,000
Gross yield 8.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.3×
Monthly cashflow £279/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 8.2%
  • 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).