# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DE12 7JG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 72 LEICESTER ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, MEASHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE DE12 7JG | | Price | £289,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 140 m² | | Last sold | £288,000 Nov 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 19/12/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £956/year ### Recommendations - W2 (6,000) - G (450) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2908-7968-7262-5253-5930) ## Description **DESCRIPTION** **** You wont find a better plot or position, overlooking fields to the rear, for a modern 4 bedroom detached family home which offers a spacious and versatile interior extending to over 1350 sq ft of living space and providing ideal family accommodation,complemented by an extensive driveway which provides more than ample car/caravan parking and a fantastic rear garden, which is a great childrens playground with mature trees and overlooking fields to the rear.  **** **** Internally the property offers an Entrance hall, Cloakroom/Wc,a spacious Lounge, separate Dining Room,Conservatory which overlooks the rear garden and patio,Fitted Kitchen and utility Room, a versatile Store Room being the former garage which can skilfully be adapted into a wide variety of potential uses.On the first floor is a Master Bedroom with Built in wardrobes and Juliette Balcony,En-Suite Bathroom,3 Further good sized Bedrooms all with Built in wardrobes and lastly a re-fitted family bathroom with a stylish 3 piece suite in white.  **** **** Outside the property sits on a great plot,rarely found these days for a modern home,set back from Leicester Road behind an extensive block paved drive there is more than adequate parking,whilst to the rear is a fantastic mature rear garden,great for those with a young family and a large patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining.  **** **** Situated on the popular Leicester Road,the property sits on the fringe of Measham Village centre,with its vibrant array of shops on the High Street,good local Junior School,Health Centre and regular bus services.The M42 is close at hand providing swift access to many east and west midlands towns and cities,Measham also sits within the heart of the scenic National Forest with its many leisure pursuits and cycle paths.  **SERVICES** **** We are advised that all mains services are connected and central heating is provided bt the central heating boiler located in the utility Room.  **TENURE** **** We are advised that the property is held Freehold  **VIEWING** **** Strictly via the sole selling agents on 01530 353170  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305809) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305812) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305816) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305819) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305823) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305827) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305833) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305837) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305842) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305845) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305853) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305856) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305861) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305865) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/55407303/305870) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/55407303/305875) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/55407303/305880) - EPC 1 - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/55407303/305885) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 72 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £288,000 | 27/11/2018 | Detached | | 72 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £232,950 | 10/02/2006 | Detached | ## 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] 74 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £315,000 | 20/08/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 60 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £170,000 | 10/01/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 20 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £178,000 | 27/09/2024 | Terraced | | 12 TELLIS PLACE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GZ | £160,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £162,500 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 4 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £299,950 | 11/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £239,500 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 37 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LG | £250,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 39 GREENFIELD ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LB | £275,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 SHACKLAND DRIVE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LD | £449,500 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £175,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced | | 1 DALE GARDENS, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7AZ | £300,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 8 BRICK KILN CROFT, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JJ | £300,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | 28 GREENFIELD ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LB | £260,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | TOPSY TURVERY STABLES, 121 BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ | £425,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | 4 BRICK KILN CROFT, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JJ | £310,000 | 21/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] WIL-MAR LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £255,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 107 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £92,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced | | 2 ST CHARLES CROFT BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ | £240,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 119 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £200,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 81 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £300,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 68 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £315,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 37 GREENFIELD ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LB | £245,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 LEICESTER ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7JG | £250,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | | 3 THE LAKINS, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7AY | £195,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | | 8 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ | £117,290 | 26/08/2021 | Detached | | 12 CHERRY TREE CLOSE, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7GQ | £117,290 | 26/08/2021 | Detached | | 107A BOSWORTH ROAD, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE12 7LQ | £220,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £227,073 (13 sales) **Area average:** £257,605 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £351,544 (39 Detached, DE12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -17.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West Leicestershire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £811/mo - **Realistic:** £901/mo - **Optimistic:** £991/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Eastern Staffordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £983/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,100 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,071/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.3% - **10y growth:** 49.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West Leicestershire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 20.7% - **10y growth (index):** 51.9% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)