29 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE
LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE2 8PY
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Leicester. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Leicester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).