# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TF3 5DQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 THE BRAMBLES, TELFORD, THE ROCK, WREKIN TF3 5DQ |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £121,000 Aug 2014 |

## Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house is **for sale** in the popular residential area of The Rock in Telford, offering practical accommodation in good condition, with a driveway and private garden. The property will appeal particularly to first-time buyers and downsizers seeking a well-located home with convenient access to local amenities, schools and green spaces.

The ground floor features a reception room with a window to the front, providing natural light and a comfortable main living area. TV and socket points are in place, allowing for straightforward arrangement of media and furniture. The layout leads through to a well-proportioned kitchen, which benefits from natural light and provides space for dining. There is space for appliances, alongside fitted units and work surfaces suited to everyday cooking and food preparation. From the kitchen, there is direct access to the garden, creating an easy link between indoor and outdoor space.

Upstairs, the property offers two bedrooms. The main bedroom is a double with built-in wardrobes, providing integrated storage and helping to maximise usable floor space. The second bedroom is a single, suitable for use as a bedroom, nursery, study or occasional guest room, according to requirements. The bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over, close coupled toilet and wash basin, complemented by tiling that provides a practical finish for daily use.

Externally, the house includes a driveway, offering off-road parking. To the rear, the private garden provides an outdoor area for relaxation, play or gardening, with direct access from the kitchen making it convenient for everyday use and outdoor dining.

The Rock is well placed for access to Telford’s wide range of amenities. Nearby, residents can take advantage of local shops and services, with more extensive retail and leisure options available at Telford Town Centre, including major stores, restaurants, cafés and entertainment facilities. Green spaces are within easy reach, with several local parks and walking areas providing opportunities for outdoor recreation.

For families and those planning ahead, the area is served by nearby schools across primary and secondary levels, making the location suitable for access to local education. The presence of public transport links further enhances connectivity. Telford Central station is within convenient reach by car or local bus services, offering rail connections to destinations including Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Typical journey times are around 20–25 minutes to Shrewsbury, approximately 25–30 minutes to Wolverhampton and around 35–40 minutes to Birmingham New Street, making commuting or day trips manageable.

Road links are another notable advantage of this location. The property is well positioned for access to the A442 and M54, providing routes towards Shrewsbury to the west and Wolverhampton and Birmingham to the east. This makes the house a practical base for those who travel regularly by car for work or leisure.

In summary, this two-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in The Rock, Telford, offers a functional layout with driveway parking, a private garden, and proximity to public transport links, schools, local amenities and green spaces, making it a suitable option for first-time buyers and downsizers.

EPC rating: D.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173763287/96279) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Certificate](/listings/photos/173763287/96280) - EPC Certificate

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 THE BRAMBLES, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DQ | £121,000 | 15/08/2014 | Semi-detached |
| 18 THE BRAMBLES, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DQ | £106,000 | 20/07/2009 | Semi-detached |
| 18 THE BRAMBLES, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DQ | £79,000 | 17/01/2003 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 WHITEBEAM CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DE | £195,000 | 30/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 34 WOODRUSH HEATH, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DJ | £220,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 TEAWELL CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5BL | £194,600 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 WOODRUSH HEATH, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DL | £160,000 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5AA | £228,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 PORTOBELLO CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DB | £190,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 THE BRAMBLES, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DQ | £194,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 WOODRUSH HEATH, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DJ | £145,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 WOODRUSH HEATH, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DL | £220,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WAINS CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5AU | £236,000 | 21/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 THE BRAMBLES, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DQ | £262,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 33 WOODRUSH HEATH, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DL | £163,500 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 SWEET CHESTNUT GROVE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DH | £154,500 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 WAINS CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5AU | £215,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 SWEET CHESTNUT GROVE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DH | £145,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 TEAWELL CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5BL | £195,000 | 10/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WHITEBEAM CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DE | £160,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 TEAWELL CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5BL | £90,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 WHITEBEAM CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DE | £167,500 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 32 PORTOBELLO CLOSE, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DB | £167,000 | 16/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 49 WOODRUSH HEATH, THE ROCK, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF3 5DJ | £180,000 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £228,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £180,321 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £210,045 (22 Semi-detached, TF3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +-0%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £768/mo
- **Realistic:** £853/mo
- **Optimistic:** £938/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 Semi-Detached House, Brookes Avenue, TF3 | £925/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-20/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.4%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 33.9%
- **10y growth:** 86.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Telford and Wrekin; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 63%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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