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9 BRIAR WALK

LEICESTER, OADBY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE2 5UE

5 beds 1,851 sq ft Listed 22 Mar 2014 (-4470d)

£335,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

172 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£290,000 Mar 2015

Price per m²

£1,948/m²

Local average

£503,930 (-33.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,326 of 33,755)

Street crime

98 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Four/five Bedroom Detached
  • Ground Floor Bedroom With En-Suite
  • Corner Plot, Garage Conversion
  • Offered with No Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A deceptively spacious, four/five bedroom detached property situated on a corner plot within a prime residential area close to catchment schools of Gartree, Brocks Hill and Beauchamp. The extended accommodation benefits from gas central heating and upvc windows. NO CHAIN


DESCRIPTION
A deceptively spacious, four/five bedroom detached property situated on a corner plot within a prime residential area close to catchment schools of Gartree, Brocks Hill and Beauchamp. The extended accommodation benefits from gas central heating and upvc windows. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the space inside this property which comprises hall, lounge diner, family room, spacious kitchen, utility area, ground floor bedroom with bathroom, four first floor bedrooms and family bathroom, garage conversion, gardens to front and rear.

Entrance Hall 
Having slate effect tiled floor, staircase to first floor, window to front, spotlights to ceiling, radiator.

Inner Hall 
With coat hanging space and built-in storage cupboard, leading to ground floor bedroom and en suite.

Annexe 

Main Bedroom 16' x 12' 1" ( 4.88m x 3.68m )
Having windows to rear and side.

Bathroom 
Having bath with electric shower over and glass screen, wash hand basin set in vanity unit, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor, extractor fan, tiling to water sensitive areas, window to front.

Lounge Diner 18' 8" max. x 16' 10" max. ( 5.69m max. x 5.13m max. )
L shaped room with archway through to dining area (included in the measurements), with coving to ceiling, laminate floor, radiator, window to rear elevation.

Extended Family Room / Study 21' 7" x 9' 1" ( 6.58m x 2.77m )
Having window to rear, patio doors opening on to rear garden, radiator, laminate floor.

Utility Area 7' 10" x 7' 11" ( 2.39m x 2.41m )
With tiled floor, wall mounted central heating boiler.

Kitchen 19' 7" x 11' 10" ( 5.97m x 3.61m )
Extensively fitted with a range of cream high gloss wall and base units with roll edge work surfaces over, sink drainer unit, complementary splashback tiling, central island area with work surface, double electric oven, gas hob and two ring halogen hob, space for large style fridge freezer, two skylight windows, integrated dishwasher, built-in pantry providing storage space, radiator.

Rear Lobby 
Leads to original garage which has been converted to gym/store room.

Gym / Store Room 13' 2" x 8' 1" ( 4.01m x 2.46m )

First Floor Landing 
Having staircase from ground floor, window to side, loft access, spotlights to ceiling.

Bedroom One 16' 2" x 12' 1" ( 4.93m x 3.68m )
A good size room with windows to rear and side, radiator, laminate floor, spotlights to ceiling, archway to:

Walk-In Wardrobe 12' 1" x 5' 5" ( 3.68m x 1.65m )
Providing ample storage space with laminate floor.

Bedroom Two 10' x 10' 1" ( 3.05m x 3.07m )
Having window to rear, radiator, built-in single cupboard.

Bedroom Three 10' 1" x 9' 10" ( 3.07m x 3.00m )
Having window to front, radiator.

Bedroom Four 8' 3" x 7' 9" ( 2.51m x 2.36m )
With laminate floor, built-in cupboard, radiator, window to rear.

Bathroom 
Fitted with suite comprising corner bath with mixer tap and electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, built-in storage cupboard, spotlights to ceiling, window to side.

Outside 
To the front of the property there is a driveway providing off road parking and access from the side leads to the rear. The rear garden has a patio area and is well stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs, trees and plants.


DIRECTIONS
Proceed from the agent's Oadby office along The Parade towards the village church and continue over the mini roundabout into London Road. Take a right turn into Rosemead Drive and then left into Briar Walk where the property can be found on the left hand side.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Oadby

Connells

Reference: 45400928

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/02/2014

Expiry date: 05/02/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £860/year

Potential heating cost: £800/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,590

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£90)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

245% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/03/2015 (11 years ago) £290,000 +245.2%
Sold 28/08/1998 (27 years ago) £84,000

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
11 QUINTON RISE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5PN £507,500 05/12/2025 Detached
Same street 8 BRIAR WALK, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UE £630,000 01/08/2025 Detached
Same street 8 BRIAR WALK, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UE £630,000 01/08/2025 Detached
80 HIDCOTE ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5PF £465,000 28/03/2025 Detached
33 VANDYKE ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UB £425,000 25/10/2023 Detached
5 ORCHARD CLOSE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5PL £280,000 22/09/2023 Detached
9 TURNER RISE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5SH £271,000 20/07/2023 Detached
Same street 3 BRIAR WALK, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UE £440,000 06/07/2023 Detached
2 QUINTON RISE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5PN £400,000 04/05/2023 Detached
18 COOMBE PLACE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5TH £360,000 21/04/2023 Detached
48 ROSEMEAD DRIVE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5SF £415,000 27/01/2023 Detached
18 BRIAR WALK, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UF £450,000 01/12/2022 Detached
34 VANDYKE ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UB £380,000 25/11/2022 Detached
28 FAIRSTONE HILL, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5RH £329,000 19/10/2022 Detached
76 FAIRSTONE HILL, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5RJ £285,000 19/10/2022 Detached
82 HIDCOTE ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5PF £374,500 06/10/2022 Detached
18 BRIAR WALK, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UF £415,000 30/06/2022 Detached
68 ASH TREE ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5TD £317,000 13/05/2022 Detached
20 COOMBE PLACE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5TH £370,000 08/04/2022 Detached
2 ASH TREE CLOSE, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5TA £315,000 16/12/2021 Detached
12 VANDYKE ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, OADBY AND WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5UB £387,000 14/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £566,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £374,778 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27.1%
10y growth 61%

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

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 14.9%
10y (index) 47%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Oadby and Wigston. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £920/mo
Realistic £1,022/mo
Optimistic £1,124/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Oadby and Wigston.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Briar Walk 0.0 miles
Bus stop Vandyke Road 0.1 miles
Shop GP3 Financial Solutions Ltd 0.1 miles
Shop News Shop 0.1 miles
University University of Leicester 2.3 miles
Train station South Wigston 2.5 miles
Train station Leicester 3.4 miles
Hospital Leicester Nuffield Hospital 3.6 miles
Hospital Stewart House 5.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 32
Anti-social behaviour 14
Criminal damage and arson 14
Public order 12
Other theft 10
Vehicle crime 5
Bicycle theft 4
Burglary 3
Drugs 2
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 98

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
Gartree High School Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 6 Mar 2015
Brocks Hill Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 9 Nov 2023
Beauchamp College Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 5 May 2022
Launde Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 13 Dec 2023
Langmoor Primary School Oadby Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 19 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
5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coombe Rise, LE2 £1,500/mo 5 0.42 miles OpenRent
5 Bed Detached House, Bluebell Close, LE2 £1,800/mo 5 0.94 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,650/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.49%
Max investor price (0.8%) £206,250
Target investor price (1%) £165,000
Gross yield 5.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.9×
Monthly cashflow £141/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.7%
  • 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).