Sold Semi-detached

37 THORNHILL DRIVE

SHIPLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE BD18 1BA

2 beds 1 baths 57 m² Listed 27 Sep 2025 (-298d)

£170,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£166,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,982/m²

Local average

£200,044 (-15%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,581 of 33,755)

Street crime

434 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Immaculately presented semi detached
  • Modern kitchen diner & bathroom
  • Living room with log burner
  • Two generous size bedrooms
  • Driveway & garage
  • No upper chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Back garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
Available with no upper chain is this immaculately presented two bedroom semi detached ready to move straight into with minimal expense. Driveway parking with a single detached garage, gardens front and rear and uPVC double glazing & gas central heating throughout. Energy Rating: D


DESCRIPTION
Available with no upper chain is this immaculately presented two bedroom semi detached ready to move straight into with minimal expense. Located within easy reach of Shipley Train Station, Town Centre and ideal for commuters to Leeds & Bradford. Internally comprises: entrance lobby, living room with log burner, modern kitchen diner with oak flooring and worktops, two generous size bedrooms and a stylish three piece bathroom. Driveway parking with a single detached garage, gardens front and rear and uPVC double glazing & gas central heating throughout. Energy Rating: D

Entrance 
A uPVC double glazed door leads into the entrance lobby with a door into the living room.

Living Room 15' 4" x 14' 9" ( 4.67m x 4.50m )
A uPVC double glazed bay window to the front with inglenook fireplace with feature log burner, central heating radiator and double doors opening into the kitchen diner.

Kitchen Diner 15' 3" x 9' 10" ( 4.65m x 3.00m )
A range of modern white high gloss wall and base units with oak wood work tops, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. Integral electric oven, four ring gas hob and extractor over. Plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge freezer. Spotlights to the ceiling oak flooring, uPVC double glazed window and door. Staircase rising to the first floor landing.

First Floor Landing 
Doors into the two bedrooms and bathroom with uPVC double glazed window to the landing.

Bedroom One 15' 6" x 11' 6" ( 4.72m x 3.51m )
A generous size bedroom with uPVC double glazed window and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two 10' 3" x 9' ( 3.12m x 2.74m )
Built in storage cupboards / wardrobe with a uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and a central heating radiator.

Bathroom 
A stylish three piece bathroom comprising of bath with shower over, low flush W.C and wash hand basin. Part tiled walls, uPVC double glazed window and heated towel rail.

Exterior 
Off street driveway parking to the side of the property leading to a single detached garage. Front and rear gardens, the rear has a paved patio with greenhouse offering a great level of privacy.



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. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. 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 SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Shipley

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 167523428

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 26/02/2025

Expiry date: 25/02/2035

Current heating cost: £1,028/year

Potential heating cost: £832/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • 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

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3845133

Property Details

Street: 37 Thornhill Drive

Town: SHIPLEY

Postcode: BD18 1BA

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/06/2006

Work Completed: 16/06/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

33% since 2021

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/01/2026 (5 months ago) £166,000 +32.8%
Sold 04/10/2021 (4 years ago) £125,000

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
1 THORNHILL GROVE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 1AY £162,000 31/03/2025 Semi-detached
15 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 2JB £160,000 05/12/2022 Semi-detached
44 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 2JB £155,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
44 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 2JB £145,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
32 GAISBY LANE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 1AZ £155,000 08/08/2022 Semi-detached
36 GAISBY LANE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 1AZ £150,000 05/07/2022 Semi-detached
50 GAISBY LANE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 1AX £100,000 19/04/2022 Semi-detached
10 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 2JB £159,000 07/01/2022 Semi-detached
28 GAISBY LANE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 1AZ £167,000 10/12/2021 Semi-detached
46 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 2JB £150,000 26/11/2021 Semi-detached
5 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 2JB £99,950 10/09/2021 Semi-detached
1 LABURNUM ROAD, SHIPLEY, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD18 2JA £108,000 24/08/2021 Semi-detached
27 MEXBOROUGH ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1BL £75,000 20/08/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £137,381 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 12.7%
10y growth 22.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bradford. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 6.8%
5y (index) 31.4%
10y (index) 64%

Rental Range

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

Low £671/mo
Realistic £746/mo
Optimistic £821/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bradford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £399/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Gaisby Lane Thornhill Drive 0.1 miles
Bus stop Gaisby Lane Camellia Court 0.1 miles
Shop First Shop 0.1 miles
Train station Frizinghall 0.3 miles
Shop Nicholas Noble 0.4 miles
Train station Shipley 1.0 miles
Hospital Moorlands View 1.9 miles
Hospital Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre 2.0 miles
University Leeds Trinity University 5.1 miles
University Kirkstall Brewery Residences 6.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 206
Anti-social behaviour 50
Criminal damage and arson 39
Public order 37
Burglary 22
Other theft 20
Vehicle crime 20
Drugs 13
Other crime 10
Shoplifting 8
Robbery 4
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 2
Total incidents 434

Within 1 mile during May 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
Bradford Christian School Other 0.1 miles Good — 4 Dec 2018
Frizinghall Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 5 May 2022
Poplars Farm Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 2 Apr 2013
Low Ash Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 18 May 2016
Oasis Academy Lister Park Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 20 Mar 2019

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
2 Bed End Terrace, Ploughmans Croft, BD2 £980/mo 2 0.48 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Bradford Road Shipley, BD18 £765/mo 2 0.71 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £873/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.51%
Max investor price (0.8%) £109,125
Target investor price (1%) £87,300
Gross yield 6.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.2×
Monthly cashflow £91/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).