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12 POYNINGS AVENUE

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 6HP

3 beds Listed 26 Aug 2010 (-5784d)

£120,000

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (LE3 6HP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE3 6HP |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £125,000 Jan 2011 |

## Description

**  **Attention Stamp Duty Paid**

Three Bedroom Semi Detached

Open Plan Lounge/Diner

Sun Room

Downstairs Cloakroom

Driveway & Garage

Substantial Rear Garden

Viewing Highly Recommended

**Entrance Porch**    UPVC double glazed entrance door with frosted glazed panel and window unit leading to;

**Entrance Hallway**    Access to;

**Open Plan Lounge/Diner**  11'4" X 26'7" (3.45m X 8.1m).  UPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation, radiator, gas fire with tiled heart and mantle and stone effect surround and access to;

**Sun Room**  5'10" X 15'5" (1.78m X 4.7m).  Single glazed windows tot he rear elevation and single glazed french doors giving access to the rear elevation.

**Downstairs WC**    With low level flush WC.

**Kicthen**    Fitted with a range off beech effect wall and base units with roll edge work surfaces incorporating one and a half stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, four ring gas hob with electric oven under. Space for fridge/freezer, space for an automatic washing machine and UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

**First Floor Accommodation**

**Landing**    Single glazed window to the side elevation, loft access hatch and access to all first floor accommodation rooms.

**Bedroom Three**  7'3" X 8' (2.2m X 2.44m).  Aluminium glazed window to the front elevation and radiator.

**Bedroom One**    Aluminium double glazed bay window tot he front elevation and radiator.

**Bedroom Two**    UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobes and cupboard space with vanity unit and radiator.

**Bathroom**    UPVC double glazed frosted window to the rear elevation, panelled bath, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator and extractor fan.

**Outside**    To the front of the property is a driveway gioving access to the garage. To the rear of the propert is an extensive two tier garden being mainly laid to lawn with plant and shrubs borders.

**Entrance Hall**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/30934070/402499) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10861737
- **Address:** 12 Poynings Avenue, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 23/02/2015
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #10861735
- **Address:** 12 Poynings Avenue, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 23/02/2015
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11468189
- **Address:** 12 Poynings Avenue, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/02/2016
- **Work Completed:** 03/02/2016
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14370586
- **Address:** 12 Poynings Avenue, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/12/2020
- **Work Completed:** 04/11/2020
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £125,000 | 14/01/2011 | Terraced |
| 12 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £125,000 | 02/08/2010 | 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] 18 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £206,000 | 04/09/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP | £260,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £233,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £276,111 (9 Other, LE3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -56.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £922/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,024/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,126/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Rowan Street, LE3 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hinckley Road, LE3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Birds Nest Avenue, LE3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,267/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.08% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 13%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £672/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 23.2%

*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:** -49.2%
- **10y growth:** -65.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leicester; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 17%
- **10y growth (index):** 64.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Last sold

£125,000 Jan 2011

Local average

£276,111 (-56.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,995 of 33,755)

Street crime

400 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Attention Stamp Duty Paid
Three Bedroom Semi Detached
Open Plan Lounge/Diner
Sun Room
Downstairs Cloakroom
Driveway & Garage
Substantial Rear Garden
Viewing Highly Recommended

Entrance Porch UPVC double glazed entrance door with frosted glazed panel and window unit leading to;

Entrance Hallway Access to;

Open Plan Lounge/Diner 11'4" X 26'7" (3.45m X 8.1m). UPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation, radiator, gas fire with tiled heart and mantle and stone effect surround and access to;

Sun Room 5'10" X 15'5" (1.78m X 4.7m). Single glazed windows tot he rear elevation and single glazed french doors giving access to the rear elevation.

Downstairs WC With low level flush WC.

Kicthen Fitted with a range off beech effect wall and base units with roll edge work surfaces incorporating one and a half stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, four ring gas hob with electric oven under. Space for fridge/freezer, space for an automatic washing machine and UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

First Floor Accommodation

Landing Single glazed window to the side elevation, loft access hatch and access to all first floor accommodation rooms.

Bedroom Three 7'3" X 8' (2.2m X 2.44m). Aluminium glazed window to the front elevation and radiator.

Bedroom One Aluminium double glazed bay window tot he front elevation and radiator.

Bedroom Two UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobes and cupboard space with vanity unit and radiator.

Bathroom UPVC double glazed frosted window to the rear elevation, panelled bath, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator and extractor fan.

Outside To the front of the property is a driveway gioving access to the garage. To the rear of the propert is an extensive two tier garden being mainly laid to lawn with plant and shrubs borders.

Entrance Hall

Listed by

Leicester

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 30934070

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10861737

Property Details

Street: 12 Poynings Avenue

Town: LEICESTER

Postcode: LE3 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 09/03/2015

Work Completed: 23/02/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #10861735

Property Details

Street: 12 Poynings Avenue

Town: LEICESTER

Postcode: LE3 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/03/2015

Work Completed: 23/02/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11468189

Property Details

Street: 12 Poynings Avenue

Town: LEICESTER

Postcode: LE3 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 29/02/2016

Work Completed: 03/02/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14370586

Property Details

Street: 12 Poynings Avenue

Town: LEICESTER

Postcode: LE3 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 20/12/2020

Work Completed: 04/11/2020

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

0% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	14/01/2011 (15 years ago)	£125,000	0%
Sold	02/08/2010 (15 years ago)	£125,000	—

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 18 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP	£206,000	04/09/2023	Terraced
Same street 5 POYNINGS AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 6HP	£260,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £233,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -49.2%

10y growth -65.5%

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

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 17%

10y (index) 64.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £922/mo

Realistic £1,024/mo

Optimistic £1,126/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leicester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LE3 6HP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	Asda On The Move	0.5 miles
Shop	Family Shopper	0.5 miles
Hospital	South Entrance	1.0 miles
Hospital	Main Entrance	1.1 miles
Train station	Unknown	1.4 miles
University	University of Leicester	3.3 miles
University	University of Leicester - The Village	4.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	149
Anti-social behaviour	56
Criminal damage and arson	45
Public order	39
Vehicle crime	26
Other theft	24
Shoplifting	16
Burglary	14
Drugs	10
Other crime	9
Bicycle theft	5
Robbery	5
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	400

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
West Gate School	Other	0.1 miles	Good — 6 Sep 2021
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Parks Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
New College Leicester	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Dec 2017
Inglehurst Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 17 Nov 2022

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Rowan Street, LE3	£1,200/mo	3	0.52 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Hinckley Road, LE3	£1,300/mo	3	0.62 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Birds Nest Avenue, LE3	£1,300/mo	3	0.62 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,267/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.08%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 13%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7.7×

Monthly cashflow £672/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 23.2%

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).