5 STIRLING CLOSE
LOUGHBOROUGH, MOUNTSORREL, LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 7UG
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
67 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£380,000 Aug 2025
Price per m²
£5,597/m²
Local average
£451,029 (-16.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (32,225 of 33,755)
Street crime
52 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully decorated living room with feature panelled walls and multi fuel burner
- Generous open plan high specification kitchen with vaulted ceiling opening onto the dining and snug area with bi-folding doors to the rear garden
- Three bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes and refitted family bathroom
- Driveway providing off road parking for 3 vehicles
- Private, landscaped rear gardens with awning, summer house and shed
- Internal viewing highly recommended
Additional details
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Enclosed garden
Description
A stylish, extended and renovated detached family home, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac location with a private rear garden. The property has been improved and extended by the current owners to a high standard throughout. Works include, reconfiguration of the original garage including an extension that now houses the open plan high specification kitchen/dining room. Further improvements include replastering, newly fitted bathroom, new boiler, new flooring and the home has been completely redecorated throughout. An internal viewing highly recommended to appreciate the standard of accommodation on offer.
GROUND FLOOR
The property is entered into via a welcoming, entrance hallway, which provides access to the ground floor accommodation. The impressive living room overlooks the front of the home with a recent addition of a multi fuel burning stove and attractive wall panelling and concealed storage area. Internal double doors open on to the snug room which is located at the rear of the home with bi-folding doors that open onto the garden. The kitchen has seen a major transformation having been extended with a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows flooding the space with natural light. The high specification kitchen is fitted with a beautiful range of cabinetry with complimentary worktops and attractive splash back tiling. The integrated appliances include: Rangemaster cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer and washing machine. The dining area opens from the kitchen area and offers an ideal space for formal and informal dining. There is also a downstairs w.c.
FIRST FLOOR
A staircase ascends from the ground floor to the first-floor landing. The primary bedroom is located to the front of the home with attractive built-in wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms located to the rear of the home. The bathroom has been newly fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, vanity unit which houses the wash hand basin and w.c.
OUTSIDE
The property is located towards the end of a driveway at the head of the cul-de-sac. There is off-road parking to the front of the home and a beautifully landscaped rear garden. The rear garden is beautifully landscaped and predominantly laid to lawn, complimented by a patio area equipped with an awning and a log store. There is an attractive summer house and shed. The backdrop is the real feature of the home.
LOCATION
Mountsorrel is a particularly well serviced Charnwood Forest village situated around a traditional village green and offering extensive local facilities including popular pubs, restaurants, shops and gyms. The village is particularly well placed for fast access to Loughborough and Leicester and the M1 at Markfield. Local facilities also include Rothley Park Golf Club aswell as Leicestershire's only Michelin Star restaurant being located in Mountsorrel. Local beauty spots include Swithland Reservoir and Bradgate Park. Mountsorrel is particularly well placed for access to Loughborough endowed schools and Ratcliffe College.
SERVICES
All mains services are available and connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Charnwood Borough Council. Council tax band D.
PLEASE NOTE
We must inform all prospective purchasers that the measurements are taken by an electronic tape and are provided as a guide only and they should not be used as accurate measurements. We have not tested any mains services, gas or electric appliances, or fixtures and fittings mentioned in these details, therefore, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves before committing to purchase. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise to the correctness of the statements contained in these particulars. Creightons Estate Agents (nor any person in their employment) has any authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to the property. The floor plans are not to scale and are intended for use as a guide to the layout of the property only. They should not be used for any other purpose. Similarly, the plans are not designed to represent the actual décor found at the property in respect of flooring, wall coverings or fixtures and fittings.
Listed by
Rothley
Creighton Estate Agents Ltd
Reference: 161365217
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 30/11/2022
Expiry date: 29/11/2032
Current heating cost: £431/year
Potential heating cost: £409/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,725
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10579128
Property Details
Street: 5 Stirling Close
Town: Mountsorrel
Postcode: LE12 7UG
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows
Certificate Issued: 13/10/2014
Work Completed: 18/09/2014
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
394% since 1996
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 18/08/2025 (9 months ago) | £380,000 | +393.5% |
| Sold | 26/01/1996 (30 years ago) | £77,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 CARISBROOKE ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7BR | £610,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 19 BEAUMARIS ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7DY | £530,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 8 EDINBURGH WAY, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7FU | £505,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| 50 BALMORAL ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7EN | £288,000 | 23/06/2025 | Detached |
| 2 CARISBROOKE ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7BR | £485,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 23 CARISBROOKE ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7BR | £450,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 25 EDINBURGH WAY, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7FU | £650,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 14 KENILWORTH CLOSE, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7GH | £371,750 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7UJ | £272,500 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 243 SWITHLAND LANE, ROTHLEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7SJ | £460,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 109 BALMORAL ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7EL | £300,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 9 WILLOW GROVE, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7ST | £345,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 12 CARISBROOKE ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7BR | £489,999 | 25/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 KENILWORTH CLOSE, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7GH | £440,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 14 WINDSOR CLOSE, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7SS | £222,500 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 18 WILLOW GROVE, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7ST | £372,500 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BARNARD WAY, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7UE | £435,000 | 03/02/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ARUNDEL CLOSE, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7UL | £395,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 161 SWITHLAND LANE, ROTHLEY, LEICESTER, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7SJ | £757,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
| 24 BEAUMARIS ROAD, MOUNTSORREL, LOUGHBOROUGH, CHARNWOOD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7DY | £278,500 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £432,887 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Charnwood. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Charnwood. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Charnwood.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train station | Nunckley Hill | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | One Stop | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Mountsorrel | 0.5 miles |
| Bus stop | Rothley Road | 0.6 miles |
| Bus stop | Cross Lane | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Sorrel Barbers | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Main Entrance | 4.7 miles |
| University | Loughborough University | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | South Entrance | 4.8 miles |
| University | Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park | 4.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 7 Dec 2017 |
| Homefield College | Other | 1.1 miles | — (No rating) |
| Rothley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2023 |
| Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 4 Dec 2023 |
| Rawlins | Secondary | 1.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
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 — 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).