Sold Terraced

48 ROTHAY ROAD

SHEFFIELD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S4 8BD

2 beds 82 m² Listed 3 Jun 2016 (-3700d)

£55,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 8 Sep 2016

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (S4 8BD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 48 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S4 8BD |
| Price | £55,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £42,000 Sep 2003 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/05/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,039/year

### Recommendations
- A3 (2,700)
- Q (14,000)
- E (35)
- G (450)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8076-7925-4390-4449-8922)

## Description

Guide Price £55,000 - £60,000

An internal inspection is essential to appreciate the size of accommodation offered in this two bedroom, mid terraced property. Having the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing, there is an off shot kitchen giving the property two reception rooms to the ground floor. On this first floor there are two good sized bedrooms and bathroom. There are also stairs leading to an attic room/occasional bedroom. The property is well situated, close to many local amenities, and is well positioned for access to the M1 and Meadowhall with its associated facilities including transport links such as bus, rail and tram services. The property is also within close proximity of the Northern General Hospital and Sheffield City Centre.

**2 bedroom mid terrace

Additional loft room

2 reception rooms

Pleasant rear garden

Gas central heated

Double glazed

Convenient position

**.**  uPVC entrance door giving access to;

**Living Room**  Tastefully appointed and neutrally decorated, front facing uPVC double glazed window, wood laminate flooring, gas central heating radiator, coving, ceiling rose, ceiling light point, coal effect fire set on a marble style hearth with complementary surround and part glazed door leading to;

**Inner Lobby**  Central heating radiator, stairs to the first floor, continuation of the wood laminate flooring and part glazed door to;

**Dining Room**  Good size room, neutrally decorated, wall mounted gas fire with complementary surround, wood laminate flooring, rear facing uPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, built-in storage cupboard, opening to the kitchen and part glazed door leading to;

**Cellar Head**  Providing useful storage and steps leading down to the cellar.

**Kitchen**  Comprehensive range of wall and base units with white finish, inset sink with drainer and mixer tap, space for freestanding cooker, space and plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, tiled splashbacks, side facing uPVC double glazed window and uPVC double glazed door giving access to the garden.

**.**  Stairs lead from the inner lobby to;

**First Floor Landing**  Ceiling light point and doors to;

**Bedroom One**  Generously proportioned with fitted furniture, large front facing uPVC double glazed window, gas central heating radiator and ceiling light point.

**Bedroom Two**  Good sized, rear facing uPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point and gas central heating radiator.

**.**  Opening with stairs leading to the attic.

**Attic Room**  Could be used as an occasional room, ceiling light point, gas central heating radiator and skylight window.

**Bathroom**  Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower above, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC, partial tiling, opaque double glazed window, recessed lighting and central heating radiator.

**Exterior and Gardens**  To the front of the property there is a forecourt garden separating the property from the road. To the rear of the property there is a pleasant garden with paved patio areas and laid to lawn area with planting areas.

**Note**  All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

**Council Tax Band A**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/59806070/1278274) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16799079
- **Address:** 48 Rothay Road, SHEFFIELD, S4 8BD
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/05/2025
- **Work Completed:** 06/05/2025
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 48 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £42,000 | 23/09/2003 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 109 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AY | £100,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP | £79,999 | 11/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 66 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BL | £76,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP | £125,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 97 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AY | £102,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ | £60,000 | 20/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 BRATHAY CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BQ | £60,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP | £140,000 | 30/05/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 40 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £60,000 | 16/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 137 UPWELL STREET, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AN | £80,000 | 07/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB | £62,500 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 WENSLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8HP | £63,000 | 25/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £3,765 | 26/09/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 58 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £115,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 87 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BL | £85,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 SOUTHWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BG | £88,000 | 20/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 30 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £77,500 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB | £99,000 | 23/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AX | £85,000 | 08/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 11 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £70,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB | £65,000 | 24/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 BRATHAY CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BQ | £85,303 | 14/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 48 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ | £39,995 | 01/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BH | £54,750 | 01/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £50,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 5 HOLYWELL HEIGHTS, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AU | £169,500 | 16/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 58 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £60,000 | 14/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £62,324 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £86,002 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £99,231 (13 Terraced, S4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -44.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Yorkshire and The Humber). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £770/mo
- **Realistic:** £856/mo
- **Optimistic:** £942/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Sheffield (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £618/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 Terraced House, Rothay Road, S4 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Skelwith Road, S4 | £875/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Skelwith Road, S4 | £2,400/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Whiteways Grove, S4 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,255/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.61% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,500

*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 £885/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 19.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 5.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £555/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 41.7%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £671/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.5%
- **10y growth:** 30.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 9.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.3%

## 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

Floor area

82 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£42,000 Sep 2003

Price per m²

£671/m²

Local average

£99,231 (-44.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,661 of 33,755)

Street crime

323 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Guide Price £55,000 - £60,000
An internal inspection is essential to appreciate the size of accommodation offered in this two bedroom, mid terraced property. Having the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing, there is an off shot kitchen giving the property two reception rooms to the ground floor. On this first floor there are two good sized bedrooms and bathroom. There are also stairs leading to an attic room/occasional bedroom. The property is well situated, close to many local amenities, and is well positioned for access to the M1 and Meadowhall with its associated facilities including transport links such as bus, rail and tram services. The property is also within close proximity of the Northern General Hospital and Sheffield City Centre.

2 bedroom mid terrace
Additional loft room
2 reception rooms
Pleasant rear garden
Gas central heated
Double glazed
Convenient position

. uPVC entrance door giving access to;

Living Room Tastefully appointed and neutrally decorated, front facing uPVC double glazed window, wood laminate flooring, gas central heating radiator, coving, ceiling rose, ceiling light point, coal effect fire set on a marble style hearth with complementary surround and part glazed door leading to;

Inner Lobby Central heating radiator, stairs to the first floor, continuation of the wood laminate flooring and part glazed door to;

Dining Room Good size room, neutrally decorated, wall mounted gas fire with complementary surround, wood laminate flooring, rear facing uPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, built-in storage cupboard, opening to the kitchen and part glazed door leading to;

Cellar Head Providing useful storage and steps leading down to the cellar.

Kitchen Comprehensive range of wall and base units with white finish, inset sink with drainer and mixer tap, space for freestanding cooker, space and plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, tiled splashbacks, side facing uPVC double glazed window and uPVC double glazed door giving access to the garden.

. Stairs lead from the inner lobby to;

First Floor Landing Ceiling light point and doors to;

Bedroom One Generously proportioned with fitted furniture, large front facing uPVC double glazed window, gas central heating radiator and ceiling light point.

Bedroom Two Good sized, rear facing uPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point and gas central heating radiator.

. Opening with stairs leading to the attic.

Attic Room Could be used as an occasional room, ceiling light point, gas central heating radiator and skylight window.

Bathroom Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower above, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC, partial tiling, opaque double glazed window, recessed lighting and central heating radiator.

Exterior and Gardens To the front of the property there is a forecourt garden separating the property from the road. To the rear of the property there is a pleasant garden with paved patio areas and laid to lawn area with planting areas.

Note All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

Council Tax Band A

Listed by

Chapeltown

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 59806070

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 20/05/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 21/05/2016

Expiry date: 20/05/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,039/year

Potential heating cost: £601/year

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (35)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #16799079 Recent

Property Details

Street: 48 Rothay Road

Town: SHEFFIELD

Postcode: S4 8BD

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 11/05/2025

Work Completed: 06/05/2025

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/09/2003 (22 years ago)	£42,000	—

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
109 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AY	£100,000	07/11/2025	Terraced
19 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP	£79,999	11/12/2023	Terraced
66 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BL	£76,000	13/10/2023	Terraced
17 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP	£125,000	22/09/2023	Terraced
97 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AY	£102,000	28/07/2023	Terraced
44 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ	£60,000	20/07/2023	Terraced
11 BRATHAY CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BQ	£60,000	09/06/2023	Terraced
21 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP	£140,000	30/05/2023	Terraced
Same street 40 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£60,000	16/03/2023	Terraced
137 UPWELL STREET, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AN	£80,000	07/03/2023	Terraced
44 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB	£62,500	28/10/2022	Terraced
2 WENSLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8HP	£63,000	25/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£3,765	26/09/2022	Other
Same street 58 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£115,000	08/07/2022	Terraced
87 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BL	£85,000	24/06/2022	Terraced
16 SOUTHWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BG	£88,000	20/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 30 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£77,500	31/05/2022	Semi-detached
62 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB	£99,000	23/03/2022	Terraced
29 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AX	£85,000	08/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 11 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£70,000	04/03/2022	Terraced
15 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB	£65,000	24/02/2022	Terraced
7 BRATHAY CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BQ	£85,303	14/02/2022	Terraced
48 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ	£39,995	01/02/2022	Terraced
33 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BH	£54,750	01/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£50,000	17/12/2021	Terraced
5 HOLYWELL HEIGHTS, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AU	£169,500	16/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 58 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£60,000	14/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £62,324 (7 sales)

Area average: £86,002 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.5%

10y growth 30.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 9.1%

5y (index) 24.1%

10y (index) 51.3%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: TORREN PROPERTIES LIMITED (1408019)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £770/mo

Realistic £856/mo

Optimistic £942/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sheffield: £618/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Rothay Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Skelwith Road/Wincobank Lane	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Skelwith Road/Birdwell Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Shell Select	0.2 miles
Shop	Robey Street General Store	0.4 miles
Train station	Meadowhall Interchange	1.1 miles
Hospital	Phlebotomy Drive Through Service	1.3 miles
Train station	Darnall	1.8 miles
University	Sheffield Hallam University	2.2 miles
University	The University of Sheffield AMRC	2.8 miles
Hospital	Cygnet	2.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	107
Anti-social behaviour	56
Shoplifting	30
Public order	28
Criminal damage and arson	22
Other theft	20
Burglary	14
Vehicle crime	14
Drugs	12
Other crime	10
Robbery	6
Possession of weapons	3
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	323

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
Owler Brook Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2015
Limpsfield Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 16 May 2022
Fir Vale School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 13 Dec 2022
Brightside Nursery and Infant School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 9 Jul 2024
Whiteways Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Apr 2016

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 Terraced House, Rothay Road, S4	£895/mo	2	0.04 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Skelwith Road, S4	£875/mo	2	0.07 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Skelwith Road, S4	£2,400/mo	2	0.07 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Whiteways Grove, S4	£850/mo	2	0.55 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,255/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 17.2% gross yield avg £62,324 sale, £895/mo rent

Rent ratio 1.61%

Max investor price (0.8%) £110,625

Target investor price (1%) £88,500

Gross yield 19.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 5.2×

Monthly cashflow £555/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 41.7%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).