# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (SY1 3SD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 59 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE SY1 3SD | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £242,500 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 15/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £584/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,663 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - E (£150 - £175) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0590-0869-0122-1591-3053) ## Description This attractive two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers well-presented accommodation in a popular and convenient location and is an ideal property for retirement. The bungalow is pleasantly situated within easy reach of local shops, amenities, and a regular bus routes with Shrewsbury town centre just a short distance away. The property includes owned solar panels, gas central heating and UPVC double-glazing. Internally, you have a porch which opens into the hallway, the lounge/diner is an excellent size, patio doors to the conservatory. The kitchen is well-fitted and has a porch with a link to both front and back of property. Both bedrooms are a good size, with bedroom one having a range of fitted wardrobes to the whole of one wall. The wet room has been attractively refitted with a white suite. The bungalow has an open plan front garden and driveway to the garage, there is also a useful utility room to the rear of the garage. The rear garden is attractive and low maintenance and mainly paved. Call us for further information and to book your viewing appointment for this attractive bungalow. Agents Notes: Agents are aware that the solar panels are owned Driveway and garage parking All services are mains connected Ultrafast broadband available* Mobile coverage from all four major networks available* *Results provided by Ofcom and correct at time of listing ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/168429194/1724028) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/168429194/1724029) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/168429194/1724030) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/168429194/1724031) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/168429194/1724032) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/168429194/1724033) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/168429194/1724034) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/168429194/1724035) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/168429194/1724036) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/168429194/1724037) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/168429194/1724038) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/168429194/1724039) - Picture No. 07 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/168429194/1724040) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/168429194/1724041) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 59 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SD | £242,500 | 10/04/2026 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 53 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SD | £225,000 | 24/07/2025 | Detached | | 151 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3EY | £305,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached | | 26 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SB | £285,000 | 12/01/2023 | Detached | | 37 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SB | £357,500 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 64 BOSCOBEL DRIVE, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3DU | £325,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 5 OAKDALE DRIVE, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3ED | £350,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 38 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SB | £325,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 25 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SB | £277,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 67 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SD | £247,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 ASHFIELDS ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3SB | £350,000 | 21/10/2021 | Detached | | 87 BOSCOBEL DRIVE, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY1 3DU | £292,000 | 21/10/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £236,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £318,500 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £350,500 (5 Detached, SY1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -31.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Shropshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £737/mo - **Realistic:** £819/mo - **Optimistic:** £901/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Coldridge Drive, SY1 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Maisonette, Coldridge Drive, SY1 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Penson Way, SY1 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Percy St, SY1 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,099/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £94,800 *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 £948/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-117/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 41.5% - **10y growth:** -8.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Shropshire; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.8% - **10y growth (index):** 47.4% ## 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)