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Guide Price£275,000

Percy Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2

Land size
0.09 acres

Key Features

  • Investment Property
  • FREEHOLD
  • Industrial
  • could be developed subject to planning permissiom
  • Warehouse

Description

RB Gates are pleased to present this fantastic opportunity to purchase this magnificent situated investment property, comprising ground and first floor industrial unit. It was used as a shoe manufacturing / warehouse and office premises.Ground floor and first floor give a combined total of 365 m2. ( Source:

The property is situated just off Safron Lane, within an established mixed-use area of Leicester, approximately 2.5 miles from city centre. The location benefits from strong transport links and is within close proximity to local amenities and residential catchments

Leicester Railway Station- 7 minutes / 2.5 miles
University of Leicester - 6 minutes / 1.3 miles
[Source: Google Maps via car]

Tenure: FREEHOLD

The property needs modernisation.

RB GATES - PROPERTY SALES DISCLAIMER
This Information Memorandum is issued on behalf of the Vendor and is for the exclusive use of the persons to whom it is addressed and their advisers in connection with the proposed sale of the property/business or issued share capital of the Vendor's Business if appliable.

It is made available for information purposes only to a limited number of parties who have expressed a preliminary interest in acquiring the Vendor's business/property with a view to assisting the recipient in deciding whether the Purchaser wishes to proceed with the further investigation of the business/property and in determining the level of any initial offer to the Vendor.

This Information Memorandum (references to which and to any information contained herein shall be deemed to include any information, whether or not in writing, supplied in connection herewith or in connection with any further enquiries) is confidential and is made available strictly on the basis of a confidentiality undertaking which has already been given by the recipient. Accordingly, this Information Memorandum must be in complete confidence and, except with the written consent of the Vendor/s (or their advisers), must not be copied, disclosed or distributed to any other person or used for any purpose other than in connection with the recipient's proposed acquisition of the Business or Property.

Upon request, the recipient will promptly return this Information Memorandum, without retaining any copies thereof. In addition, the recipient shall be deemed to have undertaken not to approach any officer or employee or the Vendor's Business without the consent of the Vendor or their advisers. This Information Memorandum does not constitute an offer or invitation for the sale or purchase of securities or any of the assets, business or undertaking described therein and shall not form the basis of any contract. The information in this Information Memorandum, which does not purport to be comprehensive, has been provided by the Vendor and has not been independently verified.

No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be given by the RB Gates Ltd, Vendor, its directors, employees or advisers or any other person as to the accuracy or completeness of this Information Memorandum and, so far as permitted by law and except in the case of fraud by the party concerned, no responsibility or liability is accepted for the accuracy or sufficiency thereof, or for any errors, omissions or misstatements, negligent or otherwise, relating thereto.

In particular, but without limitation, (subject as aforesaid) no representation or warranty is given as to the achievability or reasonableness of, and no reliance should be placed on, any projections, targets, estimates or forecasts and nothing in this Information Memorandum is or should be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future. Accordingly, (subject as aforesaid) none of the Vendors, nor any of its directors, employees or advisers, nor any other person, shall be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on any statement in or omission from this Information Memorandum and any such liability is expressly disclaimed.

Any prospective purchaser of the Vendor's business/property, so far as permitted by law and except in the case of fraud by the party concerned, is required to acknowledge, in the purchase contract or in any offer made by it for the Vendor's Business or Property, that it has not relied upon or been induced to enter into such contract or to make such offer by any representation or statement contained herein. In all cases, interested parties should conduct their own investigation and analysis of the Vendor's Business/Property and data contained in this Information Memorandum.

In furnishing this Information Memorandum, the Vendor and their advisers so far as permitted by law and except in the case of fraud by the party concerned, undertake no obligation to provide any additional information or to update this Information Memorandum or to correct any inaccuracies which may become apparent. The Vendor and their advisers reserve the right to negotiate with one or more prospective purchasers at any time and to enter into a definitive agreement for the sale of the Vendor's Business/Property without prior notice to other prospective purchasers.

The Vendors and their advisers also reserve the right, without advance notice, to change the procedure for the sale of the Vendor's Business/Property or to terminate negotiations at any time prior to the entry into any binding contract for the purchase of Vendor's Business/Property.

Prospective Purchasers hereby understand that this business/property is a confidential sale and RB Gates Ltd will require you to review and complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to disclosing further confidential information to you.

Buyers Fee: The successful purchaser will be required to pay RB Gates Ltd a buyer's premium of £950 (vat not applicable). Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

Free Valuation: Thinking of selling? We would be delighted to provide you with a free market appraisal/valuation of your own business or property. Please contact RB Gates Nationwide to arrange a mutually convenient appointment on Tel: .

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Viewings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY with the Agents RB Gates Ltd T/A RB Gates, Nationwide. Viewing is highly recommended as properties such as these rarely stay on the market for long.

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property and so accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before then finalising their offer to purchase.
5. Disclaimer: These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither RB Gates Ltd nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-07-17

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Knighton Mead Primary Academy378 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    233
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Marriott Primary School827 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    421
    Type
    Community school
  • Granby Primary School888 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    460
    Type
    Community school
  • Montrose School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    453
    Type
    Community school
  • Avenue Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    545
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Sir Jonathan North Girls' College940 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,115
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Lancaster Academy961 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    883
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School1 mileOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    2 to 16
    Pupils
    979
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Fullhurst Community College1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,441
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Moat Community College1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,091
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Saffron Lane, Leicester392 metres
Heron Aylestone Leicester, Leicester562 metres
Tesco Leicester Saffron Express, Leicester575 metres

GP surgery

Saffron Group Practice903 metres

Pharmacy

Village Pharmacy Hub734 metres

Hospital

Leicester Royal Infirmary1.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field89 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Leicester Rail Station1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Recreation Ground87 metres

Typical drive times

Syston20 min · 8.3 miles
Lutterworth20 min · 15 miles
Earl Shilton18 min · 10 miles
Leicester (city)6 min · 2.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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