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38 FLEMING CLOSE

FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE GU14 8BT

4 beds 1 baths 97 m² Listed 13 May 2025 (-434d)

£440,000

Reduced on 6 Aug 2025

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (GU14 8BT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE GU14 8BT |
| Price | £440,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £405,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/10/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £809/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9310-2534-7400-2094-6321)

## Description

While the interior would benefit from comprehensive updating, the property's solid structure and desirable location make it a blank canvas for your dream home. With room to extend (subject to planning) and set within a residential area with good transport links, this home is perfect for those looking to personalise their space.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/161885372/859775) - Front

## Floorplans

- ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/161885372/859776) - Picture No. 05

## EPC Graphs

- ![Epc](/listings/photos/161885372/859777) - Epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT | £405,000 | 04/03/2026 | Detached |
| 38 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT | £320,500 | 27/02/2015 | 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] 36 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT | £486,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 33 NEWTON ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BN | £497,500 | 17/10/2023 | Detached |
| 9 FARADAY ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BW | £470,000 | 25/07/2023 | Detached |
| 5 HIGHGATE LANE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8AF | £510,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 29 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT | £525,000 | 06/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6 THE CHASE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BY | £645,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 142 SHIP LANE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BJ | £645,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached |
| 8 THE CHASE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BY | £590,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| 20 FARADAY ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BW | £557,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 30 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT | £430,000 | 06/12/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £480,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £559,214 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £570,744 (39 Detached, GU14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,242/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,380/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,518/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,695/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 Terraced House, Frimley Green Road, GU16 | £550/mo | 4 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £550/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £68,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £55,000

*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 £550/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 66.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,263/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -11.9%

*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:** £4,536/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.5%
- **10y growth:** 26.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Rushmoor; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.5%

## 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

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£405,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,536/m²

Local average

£570,744 (-22.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,700 of 33,755)

Street crime

213 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

IN NEED OF FULL MODERNISATION THROUGHOUT
No Onward Chain
Four Bedrooms
Family Home
Garage
Corner Plot Garden
Ideal For Investors
Walking Distance to Farnborough North Train Station

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated on a generous corner plot, this detached four bedroom house presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a property with scope to modernise and add value. Offering ample living space, the home features a private driveway, a garage, and a versatile layout ideal for families or investors alike.

While the interior would benefit from comprehensive updating, the property's solid structure and desirable location make it a blank canvas for your dream home. With room to extend (subject to planning) and set within a residential area with good transport links, this home is perfect for those looking to personalise their space.

Listed by

Farnborough

The Lomond Group

Reference: 161885372

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/10/2024

Expiry date: 13/10/2034

Current heating cost: £809/year

Potential heating cost: £722/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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

Picture No. 05

EPC Graphs

Epc

Price history

26% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£405,000	+26.4%
Sold	27/02/2015 (11 years ago)	£320,500	—

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
Same street 36 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT	£486,000	10/12/2025	Detached
33 NEWTON ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BN	£497,500	17/10/2023	Detached
9 FARADAY ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BW	£470,000	25/07/2023	Detached
5 HIGHGATE LANE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8AF	£510,000	28/04/2023	Detached
Same street 29 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT	£525,000	06/12/2022	Detached
6 THE CHASE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BY	£645,000	25/11/2022	Detached
142 SHIP LANE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BJ	£645,000	12/10/2022	Detached
8 THE CHASE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BY	£590,000	01/09/2022	Detached
20 FARADAY ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BW	£557,000	15/08/2022	Detached
Same street 30 FLEMING CLOSE, FARNBOROUGH, RUSHMOOR, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 8BT	£430,000	06/12/2021	Detached

Street average: £480,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £559,214 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.5%

10y growth 26.3%

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

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 16.7%

10y (index) 24.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,242/mo

Realistic £1,380/mo

Optimistic £1,518/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rushmoor.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Blackwater Valley: £1,695/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View GU14 8BT

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Train station	Farnborough North	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Farnborough North Station	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Clarkes Blinds	0.1 miles
Train station	Frimley	0.6 miles
Hospital	Aldershot Centre for Health	3.5 miles
Hospital	Farnham Community Hospital	6.0 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Campus	6.6 miles
University	MySurrey Hive	8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	61
Shoplifting	46
Anti-social behaviour	30
Public order	19
Other theft	17
Criminal damage and arson	14
Drugs	6
Vehicle crime	6
Burglary	5
Bicycle theft	4
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	213

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
Henry Tyndale School	Other	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 9 Jan 2012
North Farnborough Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 22 May 2022
Farnborough Hill	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Cross Farm Infant Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 11 Dec 2023
The Sixth Form College Farnborough	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

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 Terraced House, Frimley Green Road, GU16	£550/mo	4	0.69 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £550/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.13%

Max investor price (0.8%) £68,750

Target investor price (1%) £55,000

Gross yield 1.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 66.7×

Monthly cashflow £-1,263/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -11.9%

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).