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1 bed flat for sale Blackmore Drive, Leicester, LE3 1LP

1 bed 1 bath Flat

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About this property

JG0769 - Situated in a convenient residential location on the western side of Leicester, this well-presented ground floor apartment offers spacious and practical accommodation throughout, making it an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.

The property benefits from a bright and generously sized living room with large windows and direct access overlooking the front garden area, creating a welcoming and airy living space with plenty of natural light. The separate fitted kitchen provides a range of storage units and worktop space alongside ample room for appliances, while the modern bathroom has been fitted with a contemporary white suite including a bath with shower screen and overhead shower.

Key features

JG0769
Ground floor apartment
Spacious double bedroom
Bright and airy living room
Separate fitted kitchen
Modern bathroom suite
Useful internal storage cupboards
Excellent access to Leicester city centre and motorway links
Council Tax Band A
EPC C

Floorplan

Energy performance

C 69

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

69-80

69 C

72 C

55-68

39-54

21-38

1-20

This home is rated band C, scoring 69 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (72) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Price guide

This home (approx.)

£162 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£266 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£190 / sq ft

£162 / sq ft

£344 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

About £162 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in LE3 (£190–£344, 10th–90th percentile, 1,843 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,843 homes sold in LE3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price and a floor area matched from the EPC register, so it is approximate. All sold £/sq ft in LE3 →

Location

Blackmore Drive, Leicester, LE3 1LP

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Council tax: Band A (Approx £1,686/year)

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £80,000

£40k £120k

Deposit10% £8,000

£0 £80k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £72,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £16,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Historic sold prices nearby

HM Land Registry sales in LE3 1LP. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
22, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2015	538 sq ft £93/sq ft	538 sq ft	£93	£50,000
8, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2015	527 sq ft £107/sq ft	527 sq ft	£107	£56,500
30, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2014	527 sq ft £76/sq ft	527 sq ft	£76	£40,000
22, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2013	538 sq ft £86/sq ft	538 sq ft	£86	£46,500
8, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2012	527 sq ft £101/sq ft	527 sq ft	£101	£53,500
22, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2006	538 sq ft £134/sq ft	538 sq ft	£134	£72,000
16, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2006	323 sq ft £99/sq ft	323 sq ft	£99	£32,000
30, Blackmore Drive Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2002	527 sq ft	527 sq ft	—	£8,250