Sold STC Town house

29 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE

LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE2 8PY

1 beds 1 baths 47 m² Listed 27 Sep 2025 (-298d)

£165,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

47 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£165,200 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,511/m²

Local average

£222,100 (-25.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,808 of 33,755)

Street crime

325 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • One-bedroom townhouse, ideal for first-time buyers or investors
  • Spacious lounge-diner
  • Inner lobby with garden views
  • Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes
  • Low-maintenance rear garden
  • Carport with electric roller shutter and off-street parking
  • Highly sought-after location, close to local amenities
  • Council Tax Band A

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Gas central
Parking
Driveway, Off street
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No

Description

Beautifully Presented One-Bedroom Townhouse in a Sought-After Location
This Beautifully presented one-bedroom townhouse, located in a highly sought-after area, makes an ideal first-time buy or investment opportunity. The accommodation is bright, well-appointed, and thoughtfully designed, viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate what is on offer.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into the entrance vestibule, which includes a handy understair storage room, perfect for keeping coats, shoes, and everyday items neatly tucked away. The lounge-diner features laminate flooring throughout, with a comfortable lounge area complete with an electric log burner fire. The dining area offers ample space for meals and entertaining, and French doors lead seamlessly into the kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, roll-top work surfaces, a sink with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a fridge-freezer. A UPVC inner lobby provides additional space and enjoys views over the rear garden, adding light and functionality to the home.
The first floor comprises a generously sized bedroom with fitted wardrobes. The contemporary shower room includes a low-level WC, wash hand basin, and a double walk-in shower, offering a modern and practical finish.
To the front, there is a small garden and parking space leading to a carport with an electric roller shutter door. The rear garden is designed for low maintenance, featuring artificial grass, paving, and a raised decked area—perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining during the warmer months.
Entrance Vestibule
Welcoming entrance with a handy cupboard for coats and shoes.
Lounge-Diner – 5.08m x 3.56m (16'8" x 11'8")
Spacious lounge area with a log burner electric fire, and dining space perfect for family meals and entertaining. French doors lead into the kitchen.
Kitchen – 5.08m x 2.06m (16'8" x 6'9")
Fitted with a range of wall and base units, roll-top work surfaces, sink with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a fridge-freezer.
Sun Room – 2.20m x 0.94m (7'3" x 3'1")
UPVC inner lobby providing extra space with views over the garden.
Bedroom – 2.57m x 3.53m (8'5" x 11'7")
Double bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes.
Shower Room – 2.36m x 1.47m (7'9" x 4'10")
Modern suite comprising low-level WC, wash hand basin, and double walk-in shower.
A delightful one-bedroom townhouse in a prime location, offering comfort, practicality, and low-maintenance living. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Location
Buckingham Drive is ideally located in the sought-after Aylestone area of Leicester, perfect for those who want to be close to the city centre while avoiding the hustle and bustle. The property benefits from excellent transport links, including easy access to the M1 motorway and frequent bus services, including the PR2 Park & Ride. Just a short distance away, Fosse Park Shopping Centre offers a wide range of major stores, dining options, and leisure facilities. The area also provides a variety of local shops, supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants.
For sports and leisure enthusiasts, Aylestone has a fully equipped gym with swimming pool, sauna, squash and tennis courts, an all-weather football pitch, and proximity to the King Power Stadium (Leicester City FC), Tigers Rugby Club, and Leicestershire County Cricket Club. Families will appreciate the variety of schools for all ages, and students benefit from convenient links to the city’s universities and colleges.
Additional Information
We understand the property to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Leicester City Council - Tax Band A. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All photographs, measurements (width x length), floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Weldon Homes. Lease details, service ground rent are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright.
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Listed by

Wigston

Weldon Homes Estate Agents LTD

Reference: 167526857

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/09/2025

Expiry date: 29/09/2035

Current heating cost: £610/year

Potential heating cost: £573/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,850

Recommendations

  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

53% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/02/2026 (4 months ago) £165,200 +34%
Sold 18/01/2019 (7 years ago) £123,250 +14.1%
Sold 18/07/2014 (12 years ago) £108,000

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
46 FONTWELL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 9NL £225,000 24/05/2023 Terraced
Same street 55 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PY £202,000 15/08/2022 Terraced
27 ALTHORP CLOSE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PZ £240,000 14/06/2022 Terraced
4 HIGHGROVE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, LE2 8PX £187,500 14/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 15 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PY £215,500 22/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 21 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PY £176,000 30/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 47 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PY £208,000 27/09/2021 Semi-detached
6 HIGHGROVE CRESCENT, LEICESTER, LE2 8PX £188,000 24/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £200,375 (4 sales)

Area average: £210,125 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4%
10y growth 50.4%

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 £922/mo
Realistic £1,024/mo
Optimistic £1,126/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leicester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £539/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.3 miles
Shop Graham Goode Motors 0.4 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.4 miles
Bus stop Greendale Road 0.4 miles
Train station South Wigston 1.6 miles
Hospital Stewart House 2.3 miles
Train station Narborough 2.5 miles
University University of Leicester 2.5 miles
University University of Leicester - The Village 3.3 miles
Hospital South Entrance 3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 117
Shoplifting 51
Anti-social behaviour 36
Criminal damage and arson 35
Public order 27
Other theft 14
Drugs 11
Other crime 11
Vehicle crime 11
Burglary 6
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 325

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
Montrose School Primary 0.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Eyres Monsell Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 18 Jun 2018
Glen Hills Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 28 Oct 2018
Granby Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 6 Jul 2023
Rolleston Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 3 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.62%
Max investor price (0.8%) £128,000
Target investor price (1%) £102,400
  • 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).