Sold Semi-detached

12 OAK DRIVE

LEICESTER, SYSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE LE7 2PX

3 beds Listed 26 Jan 2011 (-5617d)

£154,950

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Property details

Last sold

£152,000 Jun 2011

Local average

£281,377 (-44.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,770 of 33,755)

Street crime

114 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedrooms
  • Ext Dining Kitchen
  • Lounge
  • Gas Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Garage
  • Gardens To Front & Rear
  • Viewing Recommended

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A three bedroom semi detached house having gas fired central heating and double glazing. The accommodation in brief comprises Entrance, Lounge, Extended Kitchen / Diner and Conservatory to the rear. To the first floor are the three Bedrooms and the Family Bathroom. Outside, the property has gardens to the front and rear with a single garage located to the rear of the property.
HallwayWith stairs to the first floor landing.
Lounge4.27m(14'0'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
Double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, fireplace with inset gas fire, wood effect flooring.
Dining AreaHaving double glazed patio doors leading to the rear gardens.
Kitchen7.92m(26'0'') x 3.35m(11'0'')
Being fitted with a range of base storage cupboards and having work surface over, inset sink and drainer unit, matching wall mounted storage cupboards, fitted gas hob with extractor hood over, built in double oven, plumbing for washing machine, additional appliance space and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
BathroomBeing fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower system over, wash hand basin and W/C. Part tiled. Central heating radiator.
Sitting / Dining AreaHaving feature brick chimney with inset multi fuel burner burner, storage cupboard, double glazed doors leading to the conservatory and door to the front elevation.
Conservatory4.80m(15'9'') max x 4.39m(14'5'') max
( L shaped ). Being double glazed to the rear, double glazed door to the rear garden and wood effect flooring.
LandingProviding access to the three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom One3.30m(10'10'') x 3.18m(10'5'')
Having double glazed window to the front elevation and central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two3.38m(11'1'') x 3.33m(10'11'')
With double glazed windows the rear elevation and central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three2.90m(9'6'') x 2.34m(7'8'')
Having central heating radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
ServicesMain gas, electric, water and drainage are understood to be connected.
ViewingTO ARRANGE A VIEWING ON THIS PROPERTY PLEASE CALL KINGSWOOD ESTATE AGENTS ON 0116 254 1333.
Notesa.These particulars are provided as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute all or part of an offer or contract.
b.Details are given without responsibility for any or all descriptions, dimensions and reference to condition. Intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on these details as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, by independent advice and/or otherwise as to their correctness.
c.No person representing Kingswood Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to this/any property.

Listed by

Granby Street

Kendals Lettings LTD

Reference: 17940684

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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 #2022875

Property Details

Street: 12 Oak Drive

Town: Syston

Postcode: LE7 2PX

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/09/2004

Work Completed: 06/08/2004

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

158% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/06/2011 (14 years ago) £152,000 +157.6%
Sold 26/03/1999 (27 years ago) £59,000

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
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
8 MERTON AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JP £312,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
36 COLLEGE ROAD, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JF £220,000 21/08/2025 Semi-detached
52 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JJ £295,950 18/02/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 74 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX £310,000 04/04/2024 Semi-detached
33 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JL £340,000 01/12/2023 Semi-detached
19 PINE DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PZ £287,000 31/10/2023 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
23 SOUTHFIELD AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2LL £280,000 18/08/2023 Semi-detached
80 PEMBROKE AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BZ £330,000 10/07/2023 Semi-detached
16 COPLOW CRESCENT, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JE £295,950 06/06/2023 Semi-detached
25 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JL £369,950 04/11/2022 Semi-detached
28 COPLOW CRESCENT, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JE £350,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
16 MERTON AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JP £300,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
32 GOODES LANE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JJ £298,000 26/09/2022 Semi-detached
12 PINE DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PZ £302,500 24/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 62 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX £285,000 29/07/2022 Other
2 CEDAR DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PS £330,000 06/05/2022 Semi-detached
68 PEMBROKE AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BZ £184,756 09/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 41 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX £190,000 30/11/2021 Terraced
15 PLUMTREE WAY, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2LH £207,000 19/11/2021 Semi-detached
60 PEMBROKE AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BZ £292,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
16 PEMBROKE AVENUE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2BZ £390,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 63 OAK DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PX £184,000 15/10/2021 Terraced
24 LIME DRIVE, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2PW £246,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
23 COPLOW CRESCENT, SYSTON, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 2JE £259,950 28/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £248,313 (8 sales)

Area average: £294,553 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6%
10y growth 35.9%

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

1y (index) 2.7%
5y (index) 21%
10y (index) 53.7%

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: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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 45
Anti-social behaviour 16
Shoplifting 10
Criminal damage and arson 9
Other theft 9
Public order 6
Vehicle crime 6
Burglary 5
Drugs 3
Other crime 3
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 114

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
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

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%
Max investor price (0.8%) £119,000
Target investor price (1%) £95,200
  • 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).