# 3 bedroom town house for sale (S63 6DT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, ROTHERHAM, WATH UPON DEARNE, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S63 6DT | | Price | £125,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £125,000 Aug 2025 | ## Description We are delighted to bring to the market this lovely 3-bedroom family terrace, located in a highly sought-after residential estate in West Melton. This property is perfectly positioned within walking distance of local amenities and highly regarded schools, making it an ideal choice for families. The home is conveniently situated near Cortonwood Retail Park, Elsecar Heritage Centre, and the Old Moor Wetlands Nature Reserve, offering a range of shopping, leisure, and outdoor activities. Additionally, it is just a short drive to major commuter links, including the Dearne Valley Link, A1, and M1 motorways, providing excellent connectivity for both work and leisure travel. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a property in a prime location. Viewing is highly recommended! **Ground Floor** - **Entrance** - With stairs rising to the first floor landing. **Lounge** - The property features a front-facing lounge, complete with a large double-glazed window that allows plenty of natural light to flood the room. It is beautifully enhanced by a feature electric fire with an elegant surround, creating a cozy focal point. The space also includes a radiator for warmth and a convenient TV aerial point, making it a perfect spot for relaxation and entertainment. **Dining Kitchen** - The kitchen is well-appointed, comprising a range of wall and base units with a worktop surface that incorporates a sink unit with a mixer tap. There is ample space for a cooker, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer, along with a large storage cupboard for added practicality. A rear entrance door and double-glazed window provide plenty of natural light, while the room also offers ample space to accommodate a dining table, making it a versatile and functional area for both cooking and dining. Tiled flooring and radiator. **First Floor** - **Landing** - With loft access. **Bedroom One** - A double bedroom with a front facing double glazed window and radiator. **Bedroom Two** - A further double bedroom having a rear facing double glazed window and radiator. **Bedroom Three** - Having a front facing double glazed window and radiator. **Bathroom** - A three piece suite comprising corner bath, wc and wash hand basin. Tiled walls and flooring, rear facing double glazed window with obscure glazing and radiator. **Outside** - To the front is a buffer style garden with wall surround and to the rear is a good sized garden mainly laid to lawn with a decked area providing seating and garden shed. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_1868.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326029) - IMG_1868.jpg - ![IMG_1861.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326030) - IMG_1861.jpg - ![IMG_1864.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326031) - IMG_1864.jpg - ![thumbnail_20250125_145944.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326032) - thumbnail_20250125_145944.jpg - ![IMG_1858.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326033) - IMG_1858.jpg - ![IMG_1857.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326034) - IMG_1857.jpg - ![IMG_1863.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326035) - IMG_1863.jpg - ![IMG_1859.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326036) - IMG_1859.jpg - ![IMG_1865.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326037) - IMG_1865.jpg - ![IMG_1853.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326038) - IMG_1853.jpg - ![IMG_1851.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326039) - IMG_1851.jpg - ![IMG_1850.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326040) - IMG_1850.jpg - ![IMG_1852.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326041) - IMG_1852.jpg - ![IMG_1854.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326042) - IMG_1854.jpg - ![IMG_1855.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326043) - IMG_1855.jpg - ![IMG_1856.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326044) - IMG_1856.jpg - ![IMG_1867.jpg](/listings/photos/157684058/1326045) - IMG_1867.jpg ## Floorplans - ![7 hollowgate.png](/listings/photos/157684058/1326046) - 7 hollowgate.png ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £125,000 | 13/08/2025 | Terraced | | 7 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £107,500 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced | | 7 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £85,000 | 08/02/2008 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 16 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £130,000 | 16/11/2023 | Terraced | | 11 EDWARD ROAD, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6PH | £133,000 | 16/08/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 4 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £117,000 | 27/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 49 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £82,500 | 11/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 6 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £39,999 | 14/01/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 37 HOLLOWGATE AVENUE, WATH UPON DEARNE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S63 6DT | £120,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £97,900 (5 sales) **Area average:** £133,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £124,631 (59 Terraced, S63, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Rotherham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £611/mo - **Realistic:** £679/mo - **Optimistic:** £747/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Barnsley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Hollowgate Avenue, S63 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.03 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Moorbridge Cresent, S73 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rother Street, S73 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chapel Avenue, S73 | £780/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Knollbeck Avenue, S73 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, The Sidings, S73 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Bronte Way, S73 | £1,275/mo | 3 | 1.23 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £936/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.72% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £293/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 46.4% - **10y growth:** 53.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Rotherham; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.5% - **5y growth (index):** 24.7% - **10y growth (index):** 66.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)