Sold STC Terraced

28 NEWCOMBE STREET

MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE LE16 9PB

4 beds 1 baths 1,076 sq ft Listed 13 May 2021 (-1838d)

£260,000

Guide Price

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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

A Victorian bay fronted four bedroom terraced property with a large rear garden requiring improvement, being situated within a well established and convenient central area on the south side of the thriving town of Market Harborough.

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

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).

5y growth 7.4%
10y growth 16.8%

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

1y (index) 0%
5y (index) 12.9%
10y (index) 40.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £865/mo
Realistic £961/mo
Optimistic £1,057/mo

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 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £120,125
Target investor price (1%) £96,100
  • 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).