Sold STC Terraced

83 WILLOW BROOK ROAD

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE5 0FH

3 beds 1 baths 86 m² Listed 10 Mar 2024 (-874d)

£275,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (LE5 0FH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 83 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE5 0FH |
| Price | £275,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £270,000 Sep 2024 |

## Description

The Property

Fantastic location! This well-loved and looked-after, three double-bedroom terraced property, is situated off the popular Uppingham Road/Humberstone Road, within walking distance to local amenities, shops, parks, bus routes and medical centre.

Downstairs accommodation benefits from two large reception rooms, a galley kitchen and a modern family bathroom. Moving upstairs you'll be greeted by three double bedrooms. The property offers a lovely rear garden with a patio, lawn area and a garden shed.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the space and flexibility that this property has to offer. it would make a perfect family home for anyone looking to get on the property ladder or move to the LE5 area. Situated off Uppingham Road/Humberstone Road, this is not one to be missed!

Book your viewing now via the Purplebricks website!

In close proximity to lots of local amenities including schools such as Merrydale infant and junior school, many local shops and businesses situated on Uppingham road, and lots of local places of worship. The property is also close to the city centre with great transport links.

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.

If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/145571315/410578) - Front
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/145571315/410579) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear View](/listings/photos/145571315/410580) - Rear View
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/145571315/410581) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/145571315/410582) - Living Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/145571315/410583) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/145571315/410584) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/145571315/410585) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/145571315/410586) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/145571315/410587) - Kitchen
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/145571315/410588) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145571315/410589) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145571315/410590) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145571315/410591) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/145571315/410592) - Bedroom

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/145571315/410593) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/145571315/410594) - epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 83 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FH | £270,000 | 06/09/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EY | £210,000 | 16/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 35 COTTESMORE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3LN | £255,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 OAKLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3NJ | £250,000 | 25/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 100 MORNINGTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NF | £280,000 | 18/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 115 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EZ | £295,000 | 07/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 20 PARRY STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NL | £250,000 | 13/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 HOUGHTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 0EF | £270,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 41 FRISBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DP | £240,000 | 31/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 105 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FH | £260,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 QUORN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3NU | £265,000 | 11/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 QUENBY STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 0FB | £200,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 33 BUSHBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DE | £245,000 | 07/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 MORNINGTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NG | £240,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 40 HOUGHTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 0EE | £200,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 OAKLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3NJ | £232,000 | 15/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 106 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EX | £270,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 83 MORNINGTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NG | £244,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 FRISBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DP | £150,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 34 FRISBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DL | £220,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 66 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EW | £260,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FE | £244,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 81 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FH | £107,000 | 10/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 81 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FH | £235,000 | 10/11/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £200,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £241,000 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £256,227 (66 Terraced, LE5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +7.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £923/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,025/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,128/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:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £128,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £102,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.4%
- **10y growth:** 61.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leicester; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 68.6%

## 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

86 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£270,000 Sep 2024

Local average

£256,227 (+7.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,415 of 33,755)

Street crime

471 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Fantastic Location
Three Bedrooms
Two Reception Rooms
Lovely Rear Garden
Modern Family Bathroom
Popular Area

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Garden: Private garden

Description

The Property
Fantastic location! This well-loved and looked-after, three double-bedroom terraced property, is situated off the popular Uppingham Road/Humberstone Road, within walking distance to local amenities, shops, parks, bus routes and medical centre.

Downstairs accommodation benefits from two large reception rooms, a galley kitchen and a modern family bathroom. Moving upstairs you'll be greeted by three double bedrooms. The property offers a lovely rear garden with a patio, lawn area and a garden shed.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the space and flexibility that this property has to offer. it would make a perfect family home for anyone looking to get on the property ladder or move to the LE5 area. Situated off Uppingham Road/Humberstone Road, this is not one to be missed!

Book your viewing now via the Purplebricks website!

In close proximity to lots of local amenities including schools such as Merrydale infant and junior school, many local shops and businesses situated on Uppingham road, and lots of local places of worship. The property is also close to the city centre with great transport links.

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

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Reference: 145571315

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

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/09/2024 (1 year ago)	£270,000	—

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
15 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EY	£210,000	16/02/2026	Terraced
35 COTTESMORE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3LN	£255,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
19 OAKLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3NJ	£250,000	25/07/2025	Terraced
100 MORNINGTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NF	£280,000	18/07/2025	Terraced
115 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EZ	£295,000	07/03/2025	Terraced
20 PARRY STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NL	£250,000	13/12/2023	Terraced
17 HOUGHTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 0EF	£270,000	08/12/2023	Terraced
41 FRISBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DP	£240,000	31/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 105 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FH	£260,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
3 QUORN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3NU	£265,000	11/10/2023	Terraced
12 QUENBY STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 0FB	£200,000	29/09/2023	Terraced
33 BUSHBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DE	£245,000	07/07/2023	Terraced
11 MORNINGTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NG	£240,000	23/06/2023	Terraced
40 HOUGHTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 0EE	£200,000	23/06/2023	Terraced
11 OAKLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 3NJ	£232,000	15/06/2023	Terraced
106 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EX	£270,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
83 MORNINGTON STREET, LEICESTER, LE5 3NG	£244,000	21/04/2023	Terraced
19 FRISBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DP	£150,000	24/03/2023	Terraced
34 FRISBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0DL	£220,000	21/12/2022	Terraced
66 PRESTWOLD ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0EW	£260,000	21/12/2022	Terraced
36 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FE	£244,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 81 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FH	£107,000	10/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 81 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0FH	£235,000	10/11/2022	Terraced

Street average: £200,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £241,000 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.4%

10y growth 61.2%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 20.1%

10y (index) 68.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £923/mo

Realistic £1,025/mo

Optimistic £1,128/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 0FH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Lombardy Rise	0.1 miles
Shop	BuildYard	0.2 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.2 miles
Hospital	The Willows	0.6 miles
Hospital	Arnold Lodge Regional Secure Unit	0.7 miles
Train station	Leicester	1.1 miles
Train station	Unknown	1.4 miles
University	Unknown	1.5 miles
University	University of Leicester	1.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	199
Anti-social behaviour	68
Criminal damage and arson	42
Public order	40
Other theft	33
Vehicle crime	20
Drugs	15
Shoplifting	12
Burglary	11
Other crime	9
Robbery	8
Bicycle theft	7
Theft from the person	5
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	471

Within 1 mile during May 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
Green Lane Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 23 Feb 2016
Bridge Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 12 Jan 2023
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 19 Dec 2021
St Barnabas CofE Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Mar 2013

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 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £128,125

Target investor price (1%) £102,500

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).

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