Sold STC Town house

6 RHODES CLOSE

MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 9FB

2 beds 57 m² Listed 26 Feb 2009 (-6365d)

£149,950

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# 2 bedroom town house for sale (LE16 9FB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 RHODES CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 9FB |
| Price | £149,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £137,000 May 2009 |

## Description

Entrance lobby

stairs to first floor landing. Radiator. Door to:

Lounge 15' 0 x 9' 6

Feature fireplace surround. UPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, TV and phone point.

Understairs cupboard. Door to:

Kitchen / Diner 13' 0 x 8' 10

Range of built in wall and base units with rolled edge worktops. Built in electric oven and hob with pull out extractor over. Tiling to walls. Single bowl sink unit. Wall mounted boiler. Radiator. UPVC double glazed window  and door to rear.

Staircase leading to first floor landing:-

Access to loft, doors leading to bedrooms. Airing cupboard with tank and shelving..

Bedroom one 13' 0 max (9' 9 min) x 9' 11 max

2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front. Radiator and TV point.

Bedroom Two 12' 6 0 x 6' 6

UPVC  double glazed window to the rear. Radiator .

Family Bathroom.

Three piece suite, comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, bath with Triton shower and screen over. Extractor, spotlights to ceiling. UPVC double glazed  obscure window to the rear. Radiator.

Driveway

To the side of the property.

Rear garden laid to lawn with borders

To the front there is a small garden area.

Agent's notes: Viewing is strictly by appointment.

	Call Albery Tyson: 01858 434400

	email harborough@alberytyson.co.uk

Directions:-

From the High Street turn right into Coventry Road and continue to the first main roundabout turning right into Lubenham Hill and first right into Rhodes Close where the property can be found on the right hand side.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/24851606/1574915) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/24851606/1574917) - EPC 2

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 RHODES CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FB | £137,000 | 22/05/2009 | Semi-detached |
| 6 RHODES CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FB | £59,955 | 26/03/1999 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 WHEAT CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FP | £165,000 | 24/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 BARLEY WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FQ | £137,500 | 31/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 BARLEY WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FQ | £137,500 | 23/11/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £146,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £259,560 (33 Terraced, LE16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -42.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £866/mo
- **Realistic:** £962/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,058/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,200

*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:** 20%
- **10y growth:** 22.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.5%

## 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

57 m²

Last sold

£137,000 May 2009

Local average

£259,560 (-42.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,704 of 33,755)

Street crime

89 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Lounge
Kitchen/ breakfast room
2 double bedrooms
Upstairs bathroom
Parking
Gardens front and rear
Gas Central Heating
UPVC Double Glazing

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Entrance lobby

stairs to first floor landing. Radiator. Door to:

Lounge 15' 0 x 9' 6

Feature fireplace surround. UPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, TV and phone point.
Understairs cupboard. Door to:

Kitchen / Diner 13' 0 x 8' 10

Range of built in wall and base units with rolled edge worktops. Built in electric oven and hob with pull out extractor over. Tiling to walls. Single bowl sink unit. Wall mounted boiler. Radiator. UPVC double glazed window and door to rear.

Staircase leading to first floor landing:-

Access to loft, doors leading to bedrooms. Airing cupboard with tank and shelving..

Bedroom one 13' 0 max (9' 9 min) x 9' 11 max

2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front. Radiator and TV point.

Bedroom Two 12' 6 0 x 6' 6

UPVC double glazed window to the rear. Radiator .

Family Bathroom.

Three piece suite, comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, bath with Triton shower and screen over. Extractor, spotlights to ceiling. UPVC double glazed obscure window to the rear. Radiator.

Driveway

To the side of the property.

Rear garden laid to lawn with borders

To the front there is a small garden area.

Agent's notes: Viewing is strictly by appointment.

 Call Albery Tyson: 01858 434400

 email harborough@alberytyson.co.uk

Directions:-

From the High Street turn right into Coventry Road and continue to the first main roundabout turning right into Lubenham Hill and first right into Rhodes Close where the property can be found on the right hand side.

Listed by

Market Harborough

Albery Tyson

Reference: 24851606

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

Price history

129% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/05/2009 (17 years ago)	£137,000	+128.5%
Sold	26/03/1999 (27 years ago)	£59,955	—

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
3 WHEAT CLOSE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FP	£165,000	24/02/2023	Terraced
14 BARLEY WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FQ	£137,500	31/01/2022	Terraced
18 BARLEY WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9FQ	£137,500	23/11/2021	Terraced

Area average: £146,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20%

10y growth 22.9%

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

1y (index) 3.8%

5y (index) 14.6%

10y (index) 45.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £866/mo

Realistic £962/mo

Optimistic £1,058/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harborough.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Lubenham Hill	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Shop	Spar	0.4 miles
Train station	Market Harborough	1.3 miles
Hospital	Procurement & Supplies Department (Stores)	9.8 miles
Train station	Kettering	10.4 miles
Hospital	Broomhill	10.7 miles
University	University of Leicester - The Village	11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	36
Shoplifting	17
Anti-social behaviour	10
Public order	8
Criminal damage and arson	4
Drugs	4
Burglary	3
Other theft	2
Robbery	2
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	89

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
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 31 Mar 2011
Market Harborough Church of England Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2019
Welland Park Academy	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 2 Sep 2019
Brooke House College	Other	0.8 miles	— (No rating)
Farndon Fields Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 26 Oct 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.64%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,250

Target investor price (1%) £96,200

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).