28 NEWCOMBE STREET
MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 9PB
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Property details
Floor area
100 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£265,000 Aug 2021
Price per m²
£2,600/m²
Local average
£260,108 (+-0%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,570 of 33,755)
Street crime
134 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Viewings & Directions - Viewings should be arranged through the agents Andrew Granger & Company on 01858-431315. From Market Harborough, proceed southbound via Northampton Road, continuing over the Wellend Park Road traffic lights, turning right into Nithsdale Avenue and left into Newcombe Street where the property is situated on the right hand side.
Accommodation In Detail - With the benefit of gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazed windows, this four bedroomed Victorian property offers good sized living space across two floors and briefly comprises of an entrance hallway, through lounge/dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room and shower room with sun room off. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there is an extensive lawned rear garden.
Double glazed entrance door leads through to:
Entrance Hallway - With original decorative tiled flooring, radiator, connecting door leads through to:
Through Lounge/Dining Room - 7.75m x 3.89m reducing to 3.43m (25'5 x 12'9 reduc - Wall mounted fire, windows to front and rear elevations, radiator.
Kitchen - 4.39m x 3.20m (14'5 x 10'6) - Stainless steel sink with double drainer, base and wall units, electric cooker point, gas hob with hood, tiled floor, radiator, double glazed window to side elevation and steps lead down to:
Utility Area - 2.64m x 2.31m (8'8 x 7'7) - Plumbing for appliance, two windows to side elevation, fitted base cupboard and plumbing for appliance.
Shower Room - 1.65m x 1.30m (5'5 x 4'3) - Fitted suite comprising of shower, wc, wash hand basin and double glazed window to rear elevation. Connecting door leads through to:
Sun Room - Of PVC and timber construction, with views over the garden and double doors giving access to the rear patioed area.
First Floor -
Landing - Loft ladder and useful storage cupboard.
Bedroom One - 4.75m x 3.58m (15'7 x 11'9) - Radiator, fitted cupboard and two double glazed windows to front elevation.
Bedroom Two - 3.40m x 3.07m (11'2 x 10'1) - Radiator, fitted cupboard and double glazed window to rear elevation.
Bedroom Three - 2.79m x 2.26m (9'2 x 7'5) - Radiator, cupboard housing the central heating boiler and window to side elevation.
Bedroom Four - 2.67m x 2.36m (8'9 x 7'9 ) - Radiator and double glazed window to rear elevation.
Bathroom - 2.03m x 1.65m (6'8 x 5'5 ) - Suite comprising of bath, wc, wash hand basin and radiator, double glazed window to side elevation.
Outside - To the front there is a gated entrance which leads through to a courtyard area. To the rear, there is an extensive garden with lawned area and patios, timber work shop and being well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, and pedestrian access giving right of way across the neighbouring property which gives access to Newcombe Street.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.
Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating D.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band C. For further information contact Harborough District Council
Stamp Duty - From the 1st July 2021 stamp duty will be payable at the following rates stated below until Sept 2021.
Up to £250,000 – Zero
The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) – 5%
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) – 10%
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) – 12%
A further 3% will be payable on the whole amount if this is an additional property to one that you already own.
30th September 2021: You must complete a property purchase by 30th September to benefit from the staggered extension of the stamp duty holiday rates.
Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). This information is required prior to Solicitors being instructed.
Note To Purchasers - To the rear of the property there is a tarmac drive approached via Stuart Road. Purchasers will need to make their own enquiries regarding suitability and rights of way via their solicitors.
Listed by
Market Harborough
Andrew Granger & Co
Reference: 106834541
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 10/05/2021
Current heating cost: £900/year
Potential heating cost: £532/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,745
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
- 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)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/08/2021 (4 years ago) | £265,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PATRICK STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9HP | £268,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 33 BATH STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EJ | £233,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 GRANVILLE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EU | £360,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 45 PATRICK STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9HP | £190,000 | 26/11/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 19 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £250,000 | 01/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 50 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ER | £292,000 | 17/07/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 44 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £500,000 | 11/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 32 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £495,000 | 13/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 6 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £338,000 | 24/01/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 23 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £280,000 | 24/05/2024 | Terraced |
| 92 TUNGSTONE WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9GG | £137,500 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 CROSS STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ES | £258,500 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 GLADSTONE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ET | £210,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ER | £252,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 48 NITHSDALE AVENUE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PE | £390,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EP | £266,500 | 25/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 109 NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9HD | £174,000 | 02/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 LATHKILL STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EY | £230,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 43 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £410,000 | 19/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 31 NITHSDALE AVENUE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PD | £360,000 | 27/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 AURIGA STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9EH | £185,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 35 NITHSDALE AVENUE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PD | £367,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 GLADSTONE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ET | £227,120 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 90 BATH STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9JL | £192,500 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 58 CAXTON STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9ER | £260,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 122 BATH STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9JL | £161,000 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 37 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £372,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 22 NEWCOMBE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9PB | £269,000 | 23/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £364,250 (8 sales)
Area average: £250,706 (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): Harborough. Series: Terraced. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Harborough. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harborough.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leicester: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Fairfax Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Courtyard Workshops | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | J R Stores | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Freddys Party Shop | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Market Harborough | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Procurement & Supplies Department (Stores) | 9.0 miles |
| Train station | Kettering | 9.6 miles |
| Hospital | Broomhill | 10.6 miles |
| University | University of Leicester - The Village | 11.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 134 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Park Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 2 Sep 2019 |
| Little Bowden School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2012 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 31 Mar 2011 |
| Farndon Fields Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 26 Oct 2012 |
| Market Harborough Church of England Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 17 Jul 2019 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC 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).