# 1 bedroom town house for sale (LE2 8PY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 29 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTER LE2 8PY | | Price | £165,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £165,200 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 29/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £610/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,850 ### Recommendations - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2477-8124-1610-2118-9122) ## 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. Free Property Valuations If you have a house to sell then we would love to provide you with a free no obligation valuation. For further information on this property please call or e-mail ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777414) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777416) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777424) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777426) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167526857/777428) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167526857/777429) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167526857/777430) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/167526857/777431) - EPC 2 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 29 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PY | £165,200 | 27/02/2026 | Terraced | | 29 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PY | £123,250 | 18/01/2019 | Terraced | | 29 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PY | £108,000 | 18/07/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £222,100 (114 Terraced, LE2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -25.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Leicester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £922/mo - **Realistic:** £1,024/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,126/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £539/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £128,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £102,400 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,511/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3% - **10y growth:** 50.4% ## 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)