Sold STC Terraced

32 OAK DRIVE

LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2PX

2 beds 60 m² Listed 11 Sep 2014 (-4287d)

£130,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (LE7 2PX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 32 OAK DRIVE, LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2PX |
| Price | £130,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £150,000 Feb 2018 |

## Description

NO CHAIN

CALL  0116 2609550 TO ARRANGE A VIEWING

**  BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED TOWNHOUSE

POPULAR LOCATION

TWO BEDROOMS

KITCHEN DINER

RECENTLY REFURBISHED BATHROOM

**Double Glazed Front Door into**

**Porch**  Radiator, door into:

**Lounge**13'11" x 13'11" (4.24m x 4.24m).  Double glazed window to front, radiator, feature fireplace, television point, stairs to first floor, double doors into:

**Kitchen**13'11" x 8'5" (4.24m x 2.57m).  Two double glazed windows to rear, double glazed door to rear, range of wall and base units, roll edge work surface, stainless steel sink with double drainer, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for cooker, radiator.

**First Floor Landing**  Airing cupboard.

**Bedroom One**10'11" x 10'8" (3.33m x 3.25m).  Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted double cupboard.

**Bedroom Two**11'8" (3.56m) into alcove x 7'9" (2.36m).  Double glazed window to rear, radiator.

**Bathroom**  Recently fitted three piece white suite consisting of low flush WC set into vanity unit, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, P-shaped panelled bath with electric shower over and glass shower screen, double glazed window to rear, radiator.

**Outside**  To the front of the property there is a small lawn with flowered borders and a pathway leading to front door. To the rear of the property is a beautiful landscaped garden consisting of lawn, flowered borders, patio and slabbed area with shed.  Rear gated access to garage.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/32274933/355931) - Floorplan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £150,000 | 09/02/2018 | Terraced |
| 32 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £127,500 | 05/12/2014 | Terraced |
| 32 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £47,950 | 27/08/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 71 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £195,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 78 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £320,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 74 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £310,000 | 04/04/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 40 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £212,500 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 25 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £290,000 | 11/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 ASH DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PQ | £162,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 62 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £285,000 | 29/07/2022 | Other |
| 12 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2LL | £180,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 41 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £190,000 | 30/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 10 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2LL | £200,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 63 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX | £184,000 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £248,313 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £180,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £218,479 (47 Terraced, LE7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -40.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Charnwood). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £857/mo
- **Realistic:** £952/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,047/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pine Drive, LE7 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Melton Road, LE7 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Wolsey Way, LE7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hallaton Drive, LE7 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Abbotts Close, LE7 | £785/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Malt House Court, LE7 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Preston Close, LE7 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, St Columba Way, LE7 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £915/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500

*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 £895/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £269/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.5%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.9%
- **10y growth:** 27.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Charnwood; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

60 m²

Last sold

£150,000 Feb 2018

Local average

£218,479 (-40.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,770 of 33,755)

Street crime

135 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Beautifully presented two bedroom townhouse in a popular area of Syston, in Merton School Catchment. In brief the property comprises entrance porch, lounge, kitchen diner, two bedrooms and recently refurbished bathroom. Outside are front and rear gardens, off road parking and a garage. The property also benefits from double glazing and gas fired central heating.
NO CHAIN
CALL 0116 2609550 TO ARRANGE A VIEWING

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED TOWNHOUSE
POPULAR LOCATION
TWO BEDROOMS
KITCHEN DINER
RECENTLY REFURBISHED BATHROOM

Double Glazed Front Door into

Porch Radiator, door into:

Lounge13'11" x 13'11" (4.24m x 4.24m). Double glazed window to front, radiator, feature fireplace, television point, stairs to first floor, double doors into:

Kitchen13'11" x 8'5" (4.24m x 2.57m). Two double glazed windows to rear, double glazed door to rear, range of wall and base units, roll edge work surface, stainless steel sink with double drainer, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for cooker, radiator.

First Floor Landing Airing cupboard.

Bedroom One10'11" x 10'8" (3.33m x 3.25m). Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted double cupboard.

Bedroom Two11'8" (3.56m) into alcove x 7'9" (2.36m). Double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bathroom Recently fitted three piece white suite consisting of low flush WC set into vanity unit, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, P-shaped panelled bath with electric shower over and glass shower screen, double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Outside To the front of the property there is a small lawn with flowered borders and a pathway leading to front door. To the rear of the property is a beautiful landscaped garden consisting of lawn, flowered borders, patio and slabbed area with shed. Rear gated access to garage.

Listed by

Syston

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 32274933

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

213% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/02/2018 (8 years ago)	£150,000	+17.6%
Sold	05/12/2014 (11 years ago)	£127,500	+165.9%
Sold	27/08/1999 (26 years ago)	£47,950	—

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
Same street 71 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£195,000	16/01/2026	Terraced
Same street 78 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£320,000	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 74 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£310,000	04/04/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 40 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£212,500	27/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 25 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£290,000	11/10/2023	Semi-detached
15 ASH DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PQ	£162,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 62 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£285,000	29/07/2022	Other
12 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2LL	£180,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 41 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£190,000	30/11/2021	Terraced
10 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2LL	£200,000	26/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 63 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX	£184,000	15/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £248,313 (8 sales)

Area average: £180,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.9%

10y growth 27.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Charnwood. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.9%

5y (index) 19.8%

10y (index) 52.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £857/mo

Realistic £952/mo

Optimistic £1,047/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Charnwood.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Quenby Crescent	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Barkby Road Cemetery	0.4 miles
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.4 miles
Shop	Aldi	0.4 miles
Train station	Syston	0.4 miles
Train station	Leicester North	3.0 miles
Hospital	The Willows	3.0 miles
Hospital	Arnold Lodge Regional Secure Unit	3.1 miles
University	Unknown	4.9 miles
University	De Montfort University	5.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	47
Anti-social behaviour	30
Criminal damage and arson	14
Shoplifting	14
Other theft	10
Public order	7
Vehicle crime	5
Drugs	3
Burglary	2
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	135

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
The Merton Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 28 Aug 2014
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 3 Sep 2012
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 7 Jan 2015
The Roundhill Academy	Secondary	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Sep 2023
Eastfield Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Requires improvement — 3 Dec 2023

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 Semi-Detached House, Pine Drive, LE7	£1,200/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Melton Road, LE7	£800/mo	2	0.39 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Wolsey Way, LE7	£995/mo	2	0.56 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hallaton Drive, LE7	£850/mo	2	0.63 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Abbotts Close, LE7	£785/mo	2	0.66 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Malt House Court, LE7	£900/mo	2	0.7 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Preston Close, LE7	£895/mo	2	0.71 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, St Columba Way, LE7	£895/mo	2	0.8 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £915/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.69%

Max investor price (0.8%) £111,875

Target investor price (1%) £89,500

Gross yield 8.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.1×

Monthly cashflow £269/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.5%

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).