Sold STC Semi-detached

162 BROOK HILL

ROTHERHAM, THORPE HESLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S61 2PZ

3 beds 1,690 sq ft Listed 15 Oct 2013 (-4673d)

£210,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

157 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£244,500 Oct 2019

Price per m²

£1,338/m²

Local average

£193,524 (+8.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,952 of 33,755)

Street crime

27 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three bedroom extended semi detached house
  • Driveway with space for several vehicles
  • Views from the front of surrounding countryside and green area
  • Enclosed rear garden
  • Extended kitchen diner
  • Ground floor WC
  • Utility room
  • Two reception rooms
  • First floor refitted bathroom
  • Additional second floor storage room with fixed staircase

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Three bedroom semi-detached house located within the village of Thorpe Hesley offering a range of nearby local amenities and occupying an elevated position facing a view of surrounding countryside and green area. Accommodation comprises two reception rooms, ground floor WC, utility room, extended L-shaped refitted kitchen with dining area, three bedrooms to the first floor, family bathroom and additional storage space via fixed staircase to the second floor. Externally, the property features a block paved driveway with space for several vehicles and enclosed rear garden with lawned and patio areas. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

Entrance Lobby
Lead effect UPVC double glazed door, stairs to first floor and wood flooring.

Lounge   14’6 (4.27m) measured into bay decreasing to 11’10 x 13’11 (3.35m x 3.96m)
Inset living flame gas fire within painted timber mantle and polished stone effect hearth and cast iron surround, wood laminate flooring, decorative coving to ceiling, picture rail, radiator, double glazed bay window with panoramic views of surrounding countryside.

Sitting Room   13’11 x 11’11 (3.96m x 3.35m)
Open fire set within tiled hearth and surround, wood flooring, radiator, Welsh dresser style built in cupboard, under stairs cupboard and decorative coving to ceiling.

Rear Lobby Area
Storage cupboard, wood laminate flooring.

Ground Floor WC   4’7 x 3’11 (1.22m x 0.91m)
Low flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin.

Utility   8’ x 5’4 (2.44m x 1.52m)
Range of wall mounted base units and roll-top laminate work surfaces, stainless steel sink and draining board, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Extended L-Shaped Dining Kitchen   8’10 (2.44m) extending to 23’4 (7.01m) x 22’10 (6.71m) decreasing to 8’10 (2.44m) with the L-shaped area
Range of wall mounted base and eye level units, roll-top laminate work surfaces with tiled splash backs, integrated electric double oven, integrated electric hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, 2 double glazed windows to rear aspect, 4 Velux skylights, double glazed French doors to front and rear, recessed spotlights, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, wood effect flooring, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, 2 radiators and wall mounted electric fire.

First Floor Landing
Radiator and fixed stairs to attic storage room.

Master Bedroom   13’11 x 9’ (3.96m x 2.74m)
Double glazed bay window to font aspect, radiator, decorative coving to ceiling, under stairs storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two   15’4 (4.57m) decreasing to 13’9 (3.96m) max x 8’11 (2.44m) max decreasing to 6’7 (1.83m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, dado rail, decorative coving to ceiling.

Bedroom Two   8’11 x 6’11 (2.44m x 1.83m) max decreasing to 5’4 (1.52m)
Double glazed window to side aspect , radiator, picture rail.

Bedroom Three   11’6 x 6’1 (3.35m x 1.83m)
Low flush WC, pedestal sink, paneled bath with shower over, polycarbonate clad walls to water sensitive areas, heated towel rail, storage cupboard, double glazed opaque window to rear aspect and extractor fan.

Loft
Storage area with fixed staircase.

Storage Room   13’8 x 10’6 (3.96m x 3.05m)
Storage space to rafters and a range of built in storage cupboards.

Additional Room   6’3 x 8’3 (1.83m x 2.44m) max
Velux windows, double glazed dormer window and radiator.

Exterior
Front of the property is approached via block paved driveway, which faces open green area, with space for several vehicles and a range of low maintenance planted shrubs and hedges, steps lead to front and side doors to the property. To the rear of the property is enclosed garden with raised lawn area, flagged patio leading to further block paved area with a range of shrubs planted to the perimeter.

Listed by

Sheffield

Hatched.co.uk

Reference: 41221195

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 27/08/2014

Expiry date: 26/08/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,957/year

Potential heating cost: £1,545/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,820

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£95)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #13401416

Property Details

Street: 162 Brook Hill

Town: Thorpe Hesley

Postcode: S61 2PZ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 26/02/2019

Work Completed: 24/01/2019

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

30% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/10/2019 (6 years ago) £244,500 +30.1%
Sold 02/05/2014 (12 years ago) £188,000 —

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
14 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £208,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
64 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £240,000 10/10/2025 Semi-detached
29 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £252,500 29/08/2025 Semi-detached
17 BIRCHTREE ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TH £195,000 11/07/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 178 BROOK HILL, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2PZ £160,000 03/07/2024 Terraced
63 ELDERTREE ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TQ £169,000 09/05/2023 Semi-detached
9 THORNTREE CLOSE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TF £147,000 28/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 146 BROOK HILL, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2PZ £224,000 16/03/2023 Semi-detached
26 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £248,995 10/03/2023 Semi-detached
28 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £245,995 03/03/2023 Semi-detached
74 ELDERTREE ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TQ £145,000 06/01/2023 Semi-detached
76 ELDERTREE ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TQ £177,500 21/12/2022 Semi-detached
31 ELDERTREE ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TG £170,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
48 BROOK HILL, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2PY £140,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
57 THORNTREE ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TE £131,000 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
75 BROOK HILL, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2QF £133,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
44 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £244,995 08/04/2022 Semi-detached
64 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £204,495 31/03/2022 Semi-detached
38 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £241,995 30/03/2022 Semi-detached
42 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £239,995 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
40 ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2FD £241,995 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
32 BIRCHTREE ROAD, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2TH £140,000 18/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 142 BROOK HILL, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2PZ £156,000 15/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 158A BROOK HILL, THORPE HESLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2PZ £219,950 07/01/2022 Terraced

Street average: £189,988 (4 sales)

Area average: £195,823 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.7%
10y growth 46.4%

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

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 26.2%
10y (index) 67.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £612/mo
Realistic £680/mo
Optimistic £748/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rotherham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Rotherham: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View S61 2PZ

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Brook Hill/Pit Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Upper Wortley Road/Brook Hill 0.1 miles
Shop The Village Store 0.2 miles
Shop Visionaire 0.3 miles
Train station Chapeltown 1.4 miles
Train station Rockingham 2.7 miles
Hospital Phlebotomy Drive Through Service 3.2 miles
Hospital Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E 4.7 miles
University Sheffield Hallam University 5.3 miles
University The University of Sheffield AMRC 5.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Anti-social behaviour 6
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Other crime 1
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 27

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
Thorpe Hesley Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 25 Sep 2017
Chapeltown Academy Other 1.1 miles — (No rating)
Ecclesfield School Secondary 1.3 miles Good — 18 Jul 2022
Coit Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Beck Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 8 Sep 2024

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
3 Bed Detached House, Upper Wortley Road, S61 £1,500/mo 3 0.44 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Hesley Bar, S61 £950/mo 3 0.45 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,225/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 4.4% gross yield avg £189,988 sale, £695/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.58%
Max investor price (0.8%) £153,125
Target investor price (1%) £122,500
Gross yield 7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.3×
Monthly cashflow £250/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.9%
  • 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).