Sold STC Semi-detached

69 COLCHESTER ROAD

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE5 2DJ

3 beds 807 sq ft Listed 6 Nov 2012 (-4980d)

£139,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LE5 2DJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 69 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE5 2DJ |
| Price | £139,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 75 m² |
| Last sold | £132,000 Mar 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 30/09/2029
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,900

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8871-6920-5139-5609-2906)

## Description

Entrance Hall

Main entrance hall with Upvc double glazed door to the front elevation, cupboard, laminate wood flooring, Upvc double glazed door to the side elevation, leading to:-

Lounge

8.25m (27ft 1in)  x 3.05m (10ft 4in) Light and spacious lounge and dining area with Upvc double glazed window to the front and rear elevation, radiator x 2, television point, telephone point, recessed feature lighting.

Kitchen

3.45m (11ft 4in)  x 1.52m (5ft 5in) A refurbished kitchen with a range of stylish wall and base units, roll edge work surfaces, integrated oven and hob with extraction and lighting over, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, plumbing and space for washing machine, complimentary ceramic tiling in part, radiator, Upvc double glazed windows to the side elevation.

Landing

Access from main entrance hall, loft access, Upvc double glazed window to the side elevation, leading to:-

Bedroom 1

4.47m (14ft 8in)  x 3.05m (10ft 5in) Upvc double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, laminate wooden flooring.

Bedroom 2

3.45m (11ft 4in)  x 2.44m (8ft 1in) Upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, laminate wooden flooring.

Bedroom 3

2.79m (9ft 2in)  x 1.83m (6ft 11in) Upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, laminate wooden flooring.

Bathroom

Comprising a 3 piece bathroom suite, bath, low level flush W/C, pedestal wash basin, ceramic tiling, radiator, Upvc double glazed opaque window to the front elevation.

Outside

Garden set on corner plot, patio area leading to lawn, fenced borders, a range of mature shrubs and trees. rear driveway providing off road parking.

Garage

Detached rear garage with double doors.

Directions

Proceed from Leicester on the A47 Uppingham Road and turn left on Colchester Road A563 head towards the end of Colchester Road and the property is situation on the right hand side.

## Property Photos

- ![Front elevation](/listings/photos/39883130/400105) - Front elevation
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/39883130/400108) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/39883130/400110) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/39883130/400113) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/39883130/400115) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/39883130/400117) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/39883130/400119) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/39883130/400120) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/39883130/400121) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/39883130/400122) - Rear Garden

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 69 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £132,000 | 08/03/2013 | Semi-detached |
| 69 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £110,000 | 25/08/2009 | 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] 109 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £282,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 52 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DA | £257,500 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 14 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AN | £237,500 | 13/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 130 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £237,500 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 103 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £229,000 | 10/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 124 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £284,000 | 13/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 104 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DG | £240,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 120 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £450,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DH | £365,000 | 13/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 BARBARA AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AA | £331,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LE5 1DA | £675,000 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB | £295,000 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB | £257,500 | 22/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH | £290,000 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 80 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AP | £323,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH | £264,500 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DF | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 97 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £315,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 81 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2ET | £275,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 81 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £290,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AQ | £250,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 197 SCRAPTOFT LANE, LEICESTER, LE5 2HS | £300,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 127 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £270,000 | 05/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 102 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB | £290,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 67 HAVENCREST DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AL | £290,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 99 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £362,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 89 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £275,000 | 11/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 121 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ | £250,000 | 01/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £284,125 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £310,375 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £260,173 (53 Semi-detached, LE5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -46.2%

## 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 Semi-Detached House, Colchester Road, LE5 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Havencrest Drive, LE5 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Amyson Road, LE5 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coleman Road, LE5 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Laverton Road, LE5 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Springbrook Drive, LE7 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,333/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.95% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £132,500

*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 £1,325/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £616/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 18.2%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,866/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.4%
- **10y growth:** 45%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leicester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 68.8%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

75 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£132,000 Mar 2013

Price per m²

£1,866/m²

Local average

£260,173 (-46.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,255 of 33,755)

Street crime

288 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Semi detached
3 bedrooms
Highly popular location
Well presented
Internal inspection recommended

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Entrance Hall

Main entrance hall with Upvc double glazed door to the front elevation, cupboard, laminate wood flooring, Upvc double glazed door to the side elevation, leading to:-

Lounge

8.25m (27ft 1in) x 3.05m (10ft 4in) Light and spacious lounge and dining area with Upvc double glazed window to the front and rear elevation, radiator x 2, television point, telephone point, recessed feature lighting.

Kitchen

3.45m (11ft 4in) x 1.52m (5ft 5in) A refurbished kitchen with a range of stylish wall and base units, roll edge work surfaces, integrated oven and hob with extraction and lighting over, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, plumbing and space for washing machine, complimentary ceramic tiling in part, radiator, Upvc double glazed windows to the side elevation.

Landing

Access from main entrance hall, loft access, Upvc double glazed window to the side elevation, leading to:-

Bedroom 1

4.47m (14ft 8in) x 3.05m (10ft 5in) Upvc double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, laminate wooden flooring.

Bedroom 2

3.45m (11ft 4in) x 2.44m (8ft 1in) Upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, laminate wooden flooring.

Bedroom 3

2.79m (9ft 2in) x 1.83m (6ft 11in) Upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, laminate wooden flooring.

Bathroom

Comprising a 3 piece bathroom suite, bath, low level flush W/C, pedestal wash basin, ceramic tiling, radiator, Upvc double glazed opaque window to the front elevation.

Outside

Garden set on corner plot, patio area leading to lawn, fenced borders, a range of mature shrubs and trees. rear driveway providing off road parking.

Garage

Detached rear garage with double doors.

Directions

Proceed from Leicester on the A47 Uppingham Road and turn left on Colchester Road A563 head towards the end of Colchester Road and the property is situation on the right hand side.

Listed by

Leicester

Lawson-West Estate Agents & Solicitors

Reference: 39883130

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/10/2019

Expiry date: 30/09/2029

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,900

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
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: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Price history

20% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/03/2013 (13 years ago)	£132,000	+20%
Sold	25/08/2009 (16 years ago)	£110,000	—

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 109 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£282,000	09/01/2026	Semi-detached
52 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DA	£257,500	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
14 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AN	£237,500	13/11/2025	Semi-detached
130 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB	£237,500	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 103 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£229,000	10/10/2023	Semi-detached
124 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB	£284,000	13/09/2023	Semi-detached
104 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DG	£240,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
120 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB	£450,000	16/06/2023	Semi-detached
33 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DH	£365,000	13/06/2023	Semi-detached
36 BARBARA AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AA	£331,000	05/05/2023	Semi-detached
28 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LE5 1DA	£675,000	24/04/2023	Semi-detached
27 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB	£295,000	20/04/2023	Semi-detached
29 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LE5 2BB	£257,500	22/03/2023	Semi-detached
17 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH	£290,000	08/12/2022	Semi-detached
80 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AP	£323,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
27 GERVAS ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2EH	£264,500	21/11/2022	Semi-detached
56 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DF	£295,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 97 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£315,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
81 OCEAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2ET	£275,000	25/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 81 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£290,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
9 PETERS DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AQ	£250,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
197 SCRAPTOFT LANE, LEICESTER, LE5 2HS	£300,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 127 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£270,000	05/09/2022	Semi-detached
102 AVERIL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DB	£290,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
67 HAVENCREST DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE5 2AL	£290,000	11/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 99 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£362,000	23/05/2022	Detached
Same street 89 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£275,000	11/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 121 COLCHESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2DJ	£250,000	01/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £284,125 (8 sales)

Area average: £310,375 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.4%

10y growth 45%

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

1y (index) 3.4%

5y (index) 19.5%

10y (index) 68.8%

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 LE5 2DJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Hospital	Leicester Nuffield Hospital	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Barbara Avenue	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Havencrest Drive	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Hospital	Leicester General	0.9 miles
University	University of Leicester	2.2 miles
Train station	Leicester	2.3 miles
Train station	Unknown	2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	128
Criminal damage and arson	34
Public order	30
Anti-social behaviour	24
Vehicle crime	17
Shoplifting	12
Drugs	10
Other theft	9
Burglary	8
Other crime	6
Bicycle theft	5
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	288

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
Humberstone Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 4 Dec 2023
Humberstone Infant Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2019
St Josephs Catholic Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 30 Jun 2022
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2012
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 9 Nov 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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Colchester Road, LE5	£1,450/mo	3	0.02 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Havencrest Drive, LE5	£1,150/mo	3	0.14 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Amyson Road, LE5	£1,100/mo	3	0.39 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coleman Road, LE5	£1,200/mo	3	0.81 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Laverton Road, LE5	£1,450/mo	3	0.91 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Springbrook Drive, LE7	£1,650/mo	3	1.16 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,333/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 6.1% gross yield avg £284,125 sale, £1,450/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.95%

Max investor price (0.8%) £165,625

Target investor price (1%) £132,500

Gross yield 11.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8.8×

Monthly cashflow £616/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 18.2%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).