# 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Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 20/05/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,039/year ### Recommendations - A3 (2,700) - Q (14,000) - E (35) - G (450) - N (6,000) - U (8,000)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 - ![Picture No.01](/listings/photos/59806070/1278265) - Picture No.01 - ![Picture No.02](/listings/photos/59806070/1278266) - Picture No.02 - ![Picture No.03](/listings/photos/59806070/1278267) - Picture No.03 - ![Picture No.04](/listings/photos/59806070/1278268) - Picture No.04 - ![Picture No.05](/listings/photos/59806070/1278269) - Picture No.05 - ![Picture No.06](/listings/photos/59806070/1278270) - Picture No.06 - ![Picture No.07](/listings/photos/59806070/1278271) - Picture No.07 - ![Picture No.08](/listings/photos/59806070/1278272) - Picture No.08 - ![EPC](/listings/photos/59806070/1278273) - EPC ## 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 | | 33 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BH | £54,750 | 01/02/2022 | Terraced | | 48 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ | £39,995 | 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)