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1 WOODPECKER WAY

LOUGHBOROUGH, SHEPSHED, LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 9WF

3 beds 2 baths 60 m² Listed 23 Feb 2026 (-104d)

£330,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LE12 9WF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 WOODPECKER WAY, LOUGHBOROUGH, SHEPSHED, LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 9WF |
| Price | £330,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £290,000 Mar 2023 |

## Description

An immaculate family home occupying a pleasant position on the entrance to the estate with Outlook over the play areas and Park land. Internally there have been various upgrades including granite work surfaces and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom and the accommodation in Brief comprises reception hall living room, Plan family dining kitchen with integrated appliances, a utility room and downstairs cloakroom/WC. On the first floor a landing gives way to Three well proportioned bedrooms (with ensuite to master) and a family bathroom. The plot is a particular feature of Sale with gardens to the front and the main gardens being wall with privacy. There is a double width driveway providing parking for four vehicles.

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

- ![Open Plan Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/172496282/342720) - Open Plan Dining Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/172496282/342721) - Open Plan Dining Kitchen
- ![Living room](/listings/photos/172496282/342722) - Living room
- ![Living room](/listings/photos/172496282/342723) - Living room
- ![Living room](/listings/photos/172496282/342726) - Living room
- ![Open Plan Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/172496282/342727) - Open Plan Dining Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/172496282/342729) - Open Plan Dining Kitchen
- ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/172496282/342730) - Utility Room
- ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/172496282/342731) - Downstairs WC
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/172496282/342732) - Master Bedroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/172496282/342733) - Master Bedroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/172496282/342734) - Master Bedroom
- ![En-suite Shower Room](/listings/photos/172496282/342735) - En-suite Shower Room
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/172496282/342736) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/172496282/342737) - Bedroom 3
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/172496282/342738) - Family Bathroom
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/172496282/342739)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/172496282/342740)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/172496282/342741)

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/172496282/342742) - All

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £290,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached |
| 1 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £263,995 | 14/04/2022 | 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] 37 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £89,576 | 26/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £310,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 63 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £290,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £385,000 | 23/05/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 83 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £205,000 | 31/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 RINGWOOD ROAD, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9SB | £255,000 | 25/02/2025 | Detached |
| 4 LAPWING CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WA | £240,000 | 02/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £295,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 92 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WG | £305,000 | 03/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 101 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £265,000 | 05/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £283,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WG | £265,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 WAGTAIL ROAD, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WE | £322,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 33 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £220,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £255,995 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £335,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 69 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £259,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 75 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £182,995 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 77 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £279,995 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 73 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £177,995 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 LAPWING CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WA | £249,995 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 16 LAPWING CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WA | £279,995 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SWIFT AVENUE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WD | £330,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 39 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ | £299,995 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 29 NURSERY CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9SN | £245,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 87 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £272,995 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 37 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ | £261,900 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 27 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ | £302,995 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 81 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £233,995 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 89 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £289,995 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 79 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF | £314,995 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 29 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ | £246,995 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 31 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ | £234,995 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 6 WORTLEY CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9QU | £295,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 25 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ | £272,995 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £255,703 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £275,942 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £451,442 (148 Detached, LE12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £857/mo
- **Realistic:** £952/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,047/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £119,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,200

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 34.1%
- **10y growth:** 64.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Charnwood; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

60 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£290,000 Mar 2023

Local average

£451,442 (-26.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,609 of 33,755)

Street crime

75 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Immaculate detached property
Master with en-suite
Utility room
Downstairs cloakroom/WC
Super position and plot
Double width driveway (for cars)

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Listed by

Shepshed

Sinclair Estate Agents

Reference: 172496282

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

Price history

10% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/03/2023 (3 years ago)	£290,000	+9.9%
Sold	14/04/2022 (4 years ago)	£263,995	—

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 37 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£89,576	26/01/2026	Semi-detached
Same street 23 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£310,000	26/11/2025	Detached
Same street 63 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£290,000	14/11/2025	Detached
Same street 5 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£385,000	23/05/2025	Detached
Same street 83 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£205,000	31/03/2025	Semi-detached
10 RINGWOOD ROAD, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9SB	£255,000	25/02/2025	Detached
4 LAPWING CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WA	£240,000	02/10/2023	Detached
Same street 37 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£295,000	26/05/2023	Semi-detached
92 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WG	£305,000	03/05/2023	Detached
Same street 101 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£265,000	05/04/2023	Detached
Same street 37 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£283,000	28/02/2023	Semi-detached
32 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WG	£265,000	28/10/2022	Detached
4 WAGTAIL ROAD, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WE	£322,000	02/09/2022	Detached
Same street 33 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£220,000	25/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 3 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£255,995	14/04/2022	Detached
Same street 5 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£335,995	25/03/2022	Detached
Same street 69 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£259,995	25/03/2022	Detached
Same street 75 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£182,995	25/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 77 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£279,995	25/02/2022	Detached
Same street 73 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£177,995	25/02/2022	Terraced
10 LAPWING CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WA	£249,995	25/02/2022	Detached
16 LAPWING CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WA	£279,995	25/02/2022	Detached
5 SWIFT AVENUE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WD	£330,000	18/02/2022	Detached
39 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ	£299,995	17/12/2021	Detached
29 NURSERY CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9SN	£245,000	17/12/2021	Detached
87 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£272,995	26/11/2021	Detached
37 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ	£261,900	26/11/2021	Detached
27 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ	£302,995	26/11/2021	Detached
81 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£233,995	29/10/2021	Detached
89 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£289,995	29/10/2021	Detached
79 WOODPECKER WAY, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9WF	£314,995	29/10/2021	Detached
29 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ	£246,995	30/09/2021	Detached
31 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ	£234,995	30/09/2021	Detached
6 WORTLEY CLOSE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9QU	£295,000	24/09/2021	Detached
25 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9FZ	£272,995	27/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £255,703 (15 sales)

Area average: £275,942 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 34.1%

10y growth 64.5%

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

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 19.8%

10y (index) 50.6%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LE12 9WF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Northwood Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Boundary Way	0.1 miles
Shop	iSightDirect	0.3 miles
Shop	Spencer's Traditional Bakers	0.4 miles
University	Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park	2.0 miles
University	Loughborough University	2.3 miles
Hospital	Loughborough Hospital	2.5 miles
Hospital	Loughborough Health Centre	3.5 miles
Train station	Loughborough	3.7 miles
Train station	Loughborough Central	3.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	20
Violence and sexual offences	16
Public order	11
Shoplifting	9
Criminal damage and arson	7
Other theft	6
Drugs	2
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Robbery	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	75

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Oakfield School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Jun 2014
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2011
Iveshead School	Secondary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 25 May 2016
Newcroft Primary Academy	Primary	1.0 miles	Outstanding — 1 Oct 2014

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 0.29%

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).