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81 ST JOHNS ROAD

ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3BW

4 beds 1 baths Listed 8 Aug 2022 (-1384d)

£495,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 81 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3BW |
| Price | £495,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £495,000 Feb 2023 |

## Description

**ELY** **** Home to a world famous 900 year old Cathedral, the historic city of ELY lies on the river Great Ouse probably no more than 15 miles from the City of Cambridge. There are a very good range of shopping facilities within the centre itself including a market which takes place on both Thursdays and Saturdays. A comprehensive range of local schooling is available. The area boasts a number of sporting facilities including an 18 hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and squash club whilst socially there are an excellent variety of pubs and restaurants, including the new Ely Leisure Village anchored by a 6 screen Cineworld with family restaurants and take-aways.  There are also the most wonderful countryside walks the Fen has to offer. Ely is unsurprisingly very popular with commuters due to its excellent road and rail links. The A10 links the two cities from which links to the A14 and M11 provide routes to London (70 miles) and the rest of the country. From Ely's mainline rail station Cambridge can be reached in approximately 17 minutes with London beyond (Kings Cross / Liverpool Street) which can be accessed within 1 hour 15 minutes.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** with opaque uPVC door to front, wood flooring leading into inner hall, staircase rising to first floor with useful storage cupboard under, radiator.  Double doors leading into:-

**SITTING** **ROOM** **18' 5" x 11' 11" (5.62m x 3.65m)** Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator.

**DINING** **ROOM** **18' 10" x 9' 0" (5.76m x 2.75m)** with double glazed patio doors opening to rear access, wood flooring, radiator.

**CLOAKROOM** **** with opaque double glazed window to side. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin. Wood flooring.

**KITCHEN** **/** **BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **16' 3" x 8' 11" (4.97m x 2.72m)** with double glazed window to rear.  Fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, tiled splashbacks, inset 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with mixer taps over, space for gas cooker with extractor canopy over, built-in appliances include fridge and dishwasher. Ceramic tiled flooring, radiator and door leading to:-

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **16' 3" x 6' 5" (4.96m x 1.96m)** with double glazed personal doors to front and rear access. Fitted with wall units and worktop space with inset butler style sink unit with mixer taps over. Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for fridge / freezer, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator.

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** **** with feature double glazed window overlooking St Johns park, access to loft.

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 0" x 9' 5" (3.66m x 2.89m)** with full length double glazed window to front. Radiator.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **11' 11" x 8' 6" (3.65m x 2.61m)** with double glazed window to front. Radiator.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **10' 9" x 9' 6" (3.28m x 2.90m)** with double glazed window to rear. Radiator.

**BEDROOM** **FOUR** **8' 6" x 8' 0" (2.60m x 2.45m)** with double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Built-in cupboard with slatted shelves and housing the gas fired boiler serving the central heating and hot water systems.

**FAMILY** **BATHROOM** **** Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a low level WC, wash hand basin and bath. Opaque double glazed window to side, shaver point, heated towel rail and vinyl flooring.

**GARAGE** **15' 11" x 14' 4" (4.86m x 4.37m)** with double up and over door to front.  Currently converted and used as a studio / gym / office by the current owners with double glazed window to rear, radiator and laminate flooring.

AGENTS NOTE

Planning permission granted for conversion of garage with addition of first floor and pitched roof to form additional dwelling along with all associated access, parking, site and garden arrangements.

**EXTERIOR** **** The property is situated on an exceptionally generous plot with a large frontage and adjacent driveway providing parking for several vehicles and in turn leads to the garage.  Gated access to the side leads to the rear garden.

The good size rear garden is enclosed by wood panel fencing and is predominantly laid to lawn with plant & shrub borders, timber shed and garden room to the rear.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/125833286/214849) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/125833286/214850) - EPC Front Page

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 81 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £495,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN | £330,000 | 13/01/2026 | Detached |
| 6 BEDFORD CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EL | £455,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 225 BERESFORD ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3WW | £635,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 21 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR | £280,000 | 19/12/2024 | Detached |
| 3 ALEXANDER CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3SN | £650,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 42 NORFOLK ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EJ | £350,000 | 06/11/2023 | Detached |
| 52 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN | £495,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| 4 WARWICK DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EN | £575,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 5 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR | £340,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 120A ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £270,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| 1 LANSDOWNE CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BL | £415,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| 3 HERTFORD CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QS | £485,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HEREWARD STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BP | £347,500 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 YORKE WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DT | £375,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 117 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £235,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT | £420,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 NORFOLK ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EJ | £399,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| 17 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT | £440,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 18 MEADOW WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EX | £491,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| OAKTREE HOUSE, 17 KINGSLEY WALK, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BZ | £625,150 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 YORKE WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DT | £342,000 | 01/02/2022 | Detached |
| 3 PILGRIMS WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DL | £410,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 125 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £290,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 105 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £421,000 | 19/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £304,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £442,983 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £456,461 (48 Detached, CB6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +8.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Cambridgeshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £916/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,018/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,120/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed End Terrace, Brooke Grove, CB6 | £2,700/mo | 4 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Wissey Way, CB6 | £1,850/mo | 4 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Maisonette, The Medway, CB6 | £1,400/mo | 4 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,983/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £231,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £185,000

*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 £1,850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-309/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.6%

*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:** 26.6%
- **10y growth:** 51.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Cambridgeshire; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 18%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£495,000 Feb 2023

Local average

£456,461 (+8.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,442 of 33,755)

Street crime

96 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Detached Family Home with Full Planning Permission for Garage Conversion & Addition of First Floor
Entrance Hall & Cloakroom
Sitting Room & Dining Room
Kitchen / Breakfast Room & Utility Room
Four Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Garage - Planning Ref: 21/00549/FUL
Generous Plot with Gardens to Front & Rear
Driveway Parking

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

ELY ** Home to a world famous 900 year old Cathedral, the historic city of ELY lies on the river Great Ouse probably no more than 15 miles from the City of Cambridge. There are a very good range of shopping facilities within the centre itself including a market which takes place on both Thursdays and Saturdays. A comprehensive range of local schooling is available. The area boasts a number of sporting facilities including an 18 hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and squash club whilst socially there are an excellent variety of pubs and restaurants, including the new Ely Leisure Village anchored by a 6 screen Cineworld with family restaurants and take-aways. There are also the most wonderful countryside walks the Fen has to offer. Ely is unsurprisingly very popular with commuters due to its excellent road and rail links. The A10 links the two cities from which links to the A14 and M11 provide routes to London (70 miles) and the rest of the country. From Ely's mainline rail station Cambridge can be reached in approximately 17 minutes with London beyond (Kings Cross / Liverpool Street) which can be accessed within 1 hour 15 minutes.

ENTRANCE HALL with opaque uPVC door to front, wood flooring leading into inner hall, staircase rising to first floor with useful storage cupboard under, radiator. Double doors leading into:-

SITTING ROOM 18' 5" x 11' 11" (5.62m x 3.65m) Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator.

DINING ROOM 18' 10" x 9' 0" (5.76m x 2.75m) with double glazed patio doors opening to rear access, wood flooring, radiator.

CLOAKROOM with opaque double glazed window to side. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin. Wood flooring.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 16' 3" x 8' 11" (4.97m x 2.72m) with double glazed window to rear. Fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, tiled splashbacks, inset 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with mixer taps over, space for gas cooker with extractor canopy over, built-in appliances include fridge and dishwasher. Ceramic tiled flooring, radiator and door leading to:-

UTILITY ROOM 16' 3" x 6' 5" (4.96m x 1.96m) with double glazed personal doors to front and rear access. Fitted with wall units and worktop space with inset butler style sink unit with mixer taps over. Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for fridge / freezer, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING with feature double glazed window overlooking St Johns park, access to loft.

BEDROOM ONE 12' 0" x 9' 5" (3.66m x 2.89m) with full length double glazed window to front. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 11' 11" x 8' 6" (3.65m x 2.61m) with double glazed window to front. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 10' 9" x 9' 6" (3.28m x 2.90m) with double glazed window to rear. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 8' 6" x 8' 0" (2.60m x 2.45m) with double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Built-in cupboard with slatted shelves and housing the gas fired boiler serving the central heating and hot water systems.

FAMILY BATHROOM Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a low level WC, wash hand basin and bath. Opaque double glazed window to side, shaver point, heated towel rail and vinyl flooring.

GARAGE 15' 11" x 14' 4" (4.86m x 4.37m) with double up and over door to front. Currently converted and used as a studio / gym / office by the current owners with double glazed window to rear, radiator and laminate flooring.

AGENTS NOTE
Planning permission granted for conversion of garage with addition of first floor and pitched roof to form additional dwelling along with all associated access, parking, site and garden arrangements.

EXTERIOR ** The property is situated on an exceptionally generous plot with a large frontage and adjacent driveway providing parking for several vehicles and in turn leads to the garage. Gated access to the side leads to the rear garden.

The good size rear garden is enclosed by wood panel fencing and is predominantly laid to lawn with plant & shrub borders, timber shed and garden room to the rear.

Listed by

Ely

Pocock & Shaw

Reference: 125833286

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/02/2023 (3 years ago)	£495,000	—

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
8 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN	£330,000	13/01/2026	Detached
6 BEDFORD CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EL	£455,000	19/12/2025	Detached
225 BERESFORD ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3WW	£635,000	10/12/2025	Detached
21 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR	£280,000	19/12/2024	Detached
3 ALEXANDER CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3SN	£650,000	17/11/2023	Detached
42 NORFOLK ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EJ	£350,000	06/11/2023	Detached
52 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN	£495,000	08/09/2023	Detached
4 WARWICK DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EN	£575,000	26/05/2023	Detached
5 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR	£340,000	06/04/2023	Detached
Same street 120A ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW	£270,000	31/03/2023	Detached
1 LANSDOWNE CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BL	£415,000	17/03/2023	Detached
3 HERTFORD CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QS	£485,000	14/12/2022	Detached
1 HEREWARD STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BP	£347,500	12/12/2022	Detached
7 YORKE WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DT	£375,000	30/11/2022	Detached
Same street 117 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW	£235,000	04/11/2022	Terraced
18 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT	£420,000	25/08/2022	Detached
8 NORFOLK ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EJ	£399,000	24/05/2022	Detached
17 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT	£440,000	08/04/2022	Detached
18 MEADOW WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EX	£491,000	04/03/2022	Detached
OAKTREE HOUSE, 17 KINGSLEY WALK, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BZ	£625,150	04/03/2022	Detached
8 YORKE WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DT	£342,000	01/02/2022	Detached
3 PILGRIMS WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DL	£410,000	07/01/2022	Detached
Same street 125 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW	£290,000	05/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 105 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW	£421,000	19/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £304,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £442,983 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.6%

10y growth 51.6%

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

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 18%

10y (index) 34.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £916/mo

Realistic £1,018/mo

Optimistic £1,120/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Cambridgeshire.

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Hertford Close	0.1 miles
Shop	PrincipalPCBuilders	0.2 miles
Shop	M&S Simply Food	0.3 miles
Train station	Ely	1.0 miles
University	Cambridge University Boathouse	1.7 miles
Hospital	Princess of Wales Hospital	1.7 miles
Train station	Littleport	5.5 miles
Hospital	Doddington Community Hospital	10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	29
Violence and sexual offences	26
Shoplifting	17
Criminal damage and arson	5
Public order	5
Other crime	4
Burglary	3
Drugs	2
Theft from the person	2
Vehicle crime	2
Other theft	1
Total incidents	96

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
Ely St John's Community Primary School	Primary	0.0 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
King's Ely	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25	Other	0.8 miles	— (No rating)
Highfield Ely Academy	Other	0.8 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2014
Ely College	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 8 Jul 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
4 Bed End Terrace, Brooke Grove, CB6	£2,700/mo	4	0.37 miles	OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Wissey Way, CB6	£1,850/mo	4	0.99 miles	OpenRent
4 Bed Maisonette, The Medway, CB6	£1,400/mo	4	1.07 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,983/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £231,250

Target investor price (1%) £185,000

Gross yield 4.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.3×

Monthly cashflow £-309/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.6%

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).

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