Sold STC Detached

53 DALBY AVENUE

LEICESTER, BUSHBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 9RE

2 beds 1 baths 775 sq ft Listed 23 Apr 2024 (-762d)

£400,000

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Reduced on 6 Jun 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

72 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£390,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£5,556/m²

Local average

£481,590 (-16.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

63 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Detached bungalow
  • No chain
  • Sought after location
  • Situated at the end of a tree lined road
  • Porch and hall
  • Lounge and conservatory
  • Kitchen
  • Two bedrooms and bathroom
  • Driveway and detached single garage
  • Must view

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Located at the end of a desirable tree-lined road in Bushby, this detached bungalow occupies a generously sized plot and is presented for sale with no onward chain. Offering plenty of potential for improvement and extension, subject to necessary permissions, the current layout comprises an entrance porch and hall, spacious lounge, conservatory, kitchen, second conservatory/porch to the side, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. A gated driveway provides ample parking space, alongside a detached single garage, front garden, and a sizable south facing rear garden. While the property requires updating, it presents an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to leave their own imprint on a property situated in a prestigious location.

Porch And Hall -

Lounge Diner - 3.57 x 6.42 (11'8" x 21'0") -

Conservatory 1 - 3.34 x 3.72 (10'11" x 12'2") -

Kitchen - 2.72 x 3.81 (8'11" x 12'5") -

Bedroom One - 3.80 x 3.33 (12'5" x 10'11") -

Bedroom Two - 2.48 x 3.16 (8'1" x 10'4") -

Bathroom - 1.65 x 2.61 (5'4" x 8'6") -

Conservatory 2 - 2.25 x 2.95 (7'4" x 9'8") -

Garage -

Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough
Council Tax Band: D
Type of Construction: Traditional construction
Services: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.
Multiple Options for Broadband/mobile phone signal.
Flood Risk: Very low

Tenure - The 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.

Anti Money Laundering - Under 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.

Consumer Protection Legislation - These sales details have been written to conform to Consumer Protection Legislation. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view. 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.

Listed by

Leicester

Readings Property Group

Reference: 147177620

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/05/2024

Current heating cost: £1,114/year

Potential heating cost: £892/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

44% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/01/2025 (1 year ago) £390,000 +44.5%
Sold 25/10/2004 (21 years ago) £269,950

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
11 CAMPION WAY, THURNBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9UP £341,500 12/12/2025 Detached
21 BRAMLEY ORCHARD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RU £455,000 05/12/2025 Detached
6 DEVENPORTS HILL, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9NF £475,000 11/08/2025 Detached
3 ZOUCHE WAY, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9DT £432,750 31/07/2023 Detached
8 BENNION ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9QF £560,000 14/07/2023 Detached
64 DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RD £650,000 30/06/2023 Detached
12 QUENCY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9DX £379,950 31/05/2023 Detached
14 QUENCY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9DX £327,950 31/05/2023 Detached
16 QUENCY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9DX £479,950 02/05/2023 Detached
18 QUENCY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9DX £454,950 28/04/2023 Detached
70 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £337,950 16/12/2022 Detached
Same street THE DRIVEWAY THE COTTAGE DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RE £585,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street THE DRIVEWAY RICHMOND COTTAGE DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RE £319,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
WINKADALE UPPINGHAM ROAD, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RP £2,000,000 30/09/2022 Detached
66 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £376,950 20/09/2022 Detached
64 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £345,950 02/09/2022 Detached
68 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £344,950 31/08/2022 Detached
27 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9GZ £442,450 18/07/2022 Detached
46 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £341,950 30/06/2022 Detached
38 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £409,950 30/06/2022 Detached
44 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £372,950 30/06/2022 Detached
40 SEGRAVE DRIVE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9HY £375,000 30/06/2022 Detached
Same street THE DRIVEWAY ORCHARD END DALBY AVENUE, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9RE £605,000 06/05/2022 Detached

Street average: £503,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £495,258 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25%
10y growth 53.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Harborough. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -1%
5y (index) 12.2%
10y (index) 38.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £865/mo
Realistic £961/mo
Optimistic £1,057/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harborough.

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 Main Street 0.2 miles
Shop Cranbrook News 0.5 miles
Shop Eastside Barbers & Coffee Shop 0.5 miles
Hospital Leicester Nuffield Hospital 1.7 miles
Hospital Leicester General 2.0 miles
University University of Leicester - The Village 2.7 miles
University University of Leicester 3.3 miles
Train station Leicester 3.7 miles
Train station Unknown 4.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 28
Criminal damage and arson 11
Anti-social behaviour 5
Other crime 5
Public order 5
Vehicle crime 3
Other theft 2
Burglary 1
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 63

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
Fernvale Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 7 Nov 2013
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Mar 2014
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 21 Jan 2024
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Primary 1.2 miles Good — 18 Oct 2012
The City of Leicester College Secondary 1.2 miles Requires improvement — 23 Jan 2020

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 Bungalow, Hereward Drive, LE7 £1,300/mo 2 0.27 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Telford Way, LE5 £900/mo 2 0.55 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Telford Way, LE5 £925/mo 2 0.58 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Telford Way, LE5 £450/mo 2 0.64 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Lady Jane Walk, LE7 £850/mo 2 0.85 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leicester, LE5 £1,050/mo 2 0.98 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £913/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £114,125
Target investor price (1%) £91,300
Gross yield 2.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 36.5×
Monthly cashflow £-779/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -8.1%
  • 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).