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38 TAVISTOCK DRIVE

NOTTINGHAM, MAPPERLEY PARK, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM NG3 5DW

5 beds 1 baths 161 m² Listed 17 Dec 2024 (-593d)

£500,000

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# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NG3 5DW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, NOTTINGHAM, MAPPERLEY PARK, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM NG3 5DW |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £445,000 Feb 2025 |

## Description

Upon entering, you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall. The ground floor comprises a sizeable lounge, a separate versatile sitting room and a dining room that leads to the kitchen. The entrance hall also provides access to a large cellar, divided into multiple compartments, offering useful storage and workshop space with significant potential.

The first floor features three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a substantial main bedroom, a bathroom and a separate adjoining WC. The top floor adds to the versatility of this home with two additional bedrooms that can be adapted to suit various needs.

Outside, the property boasts a southerly-facing, established private garden with a lawn, mature planting and a greenhouse, providing a wonderful outdoor space for relaxation and gardening enthusiasts.

This home is an excellent project for those looking to add their personal touch and realise its full potential. With its spacious rooms, charming features and prime location - this property has all the makings of a rewarding project.

EPC Rating: D

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/156002645/1646348) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/156002645/1646349) - Lounge
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/156002645/1646350) - Sitting Room
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/156002645/1646351) - Rear
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/156002645/1646352) - Entrance Hall
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/156002645/1646353) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/156002645/1646354) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/156002645/1646355) - Kitchen
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/156002645/1646356) - Landing
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/156002645/1646357) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/156002645/1646358) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/156002645/1646359) - Bedroom Two
- ![WC](/listings/photos/156002645/1646360) - WC
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/156002645/1646361) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/156002645/1646362) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/156002645/1646363) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/156002645/1646364) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/156002645/1646365) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/156002645/1646366) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/156002645/1646367) - Floorplan 3
- ![Floorplan 4](/listings/photos/156002645/1646368) - Floorplan 4
- ![Floorplan 5](/listings/photos/156002645/1646369) - Floorplan 5

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/156002645/1646370) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #17163892
- **Address:** 38 Tavistock Drive, NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/02/2026
- **Work Completed:** 02/02/2026
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #17163955
- **Address:** 38 Tavistock Drive, NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/02/2026
- **Work Completed:** 02/02/2026
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW | £445,000 | 28/02/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ | £375,000 | 27/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ | £517,500 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 52 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ | £510,000 | 13/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ | £265,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 64 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW | £578,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 7 YEW TREE AVENUE, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG5 2DN | £110,000 | 12/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DY | £577,500 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 348 MANSFIELD ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG5 2EF | £370,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ALVERSTON ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DQ | £515,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 32 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW | £485,000 | 10/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SHIRLEY ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DA | £515,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 48 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW | £470,000 | 13/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 93 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5BE | £500,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 35 CYPRUS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5EB | £480,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 43 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DU | £475,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CYPRUS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5EB | £600,000 | 25/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £511,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £446,923 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £232,897 (49 Semi-detached, NG3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +114.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £908/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,009/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,110/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £967/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 5 Bed Terraced House, Myrtle Avenue, NG7 | £1,700/mo | 5 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,700/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £170,000

*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 £1,700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-464/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.8%

*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:** 56.4%
- **10y growth:** 11.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for City of Nottingham; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 68.4%

## 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

161 m²

Last sold

£445,000 Feb 2025

Local average

£232,897 (+114.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,095 of 33,755)

Street crime

648 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Substantial semi-detached period family home
Significant potential with character in abundance
A short commute from Nottingham City Centre
Highly sought after location in Mapperley Park
Lounge with a further versatile separate sitting room
Dining room leading through to the kitchen
Five good-sized bedrooms
Bathroom with a separate WC
Large cellar space providing a useful storage and workshop area
Southerly-facing established rear garden

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

This superb and substantial period semi-detached family home, located on a beautiful tree-lined street in the highly sought after Mapperley Park, offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to create their ideal family home. Whilst requiring modernisation to personal taste, it boasts immense potential and is brimming with character whilst occupying a prime location just a short commute away from the nearby Nottingham City Centre!
Upon entering, you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall. The ground floor comprises a sizeable lounge, a separate versatile sitting room and a dining room that leads to the kitchen. The entrance hall also provides access to a large cellar, divided into multiple compartments, offering useful storage and workshop space with significant potential.
The first floor features three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a substantial main bedroom, a bathroom and a separate adjoining WC. The top floor adds to the versatility of this home with two additional bedrooms that can be adapted to suit various needs.
Outside, the property boasts a southerly-facing, established private garden with a lawn, mature planting and a greenhouse, providing a wonderful outdoor space for relaxation and gardening enthusiasts.
This home is an excellent project for those looking to add their personal touch and realise its full potential. With its spacious rooms, charming features and prime location - this property has all the makings of a rewarding project.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Mapperley

David James Estate Agents

Reference: 156002645

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

Floorplan 4

Floorplan 5

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17163892 Recent

Property Details

Street: 38 Tavistock Drive

Town: NOTTINGHAM

Postcode: NG3 5DW

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/02/2026

Work Completed: 02/02/2026

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17163955 Recent

Property Details

Street: 38 Tavistock Drive

Town: NOTTINGHAM

Postcode: NG3 5DW

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 15/02/2026

Work Completed: 02/02/2026

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	28/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£445,000	—

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
10 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ	£375,000	27/07/2023	Semi-detached
8 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ	£517,500	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
52 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ	£510,000	13/06/2023	Semi-detached
50 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DZ	£265,000	15/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 64 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW	£578,000	29/07/2022	Detached
7 YEW TREE AVENUE, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG5 2DN	£110,000	12/07/2022	Semi-detached
15 EBERS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DY	£577,500	06/07/2022	Semi-detached
348 MANSFIELD ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG5 2EF	£370,000	19/05/2022	Semi-detached
8 ALVERSTON ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DQ	£515,000	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 32 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW	£485,000	10/03/2022	Semi-detached
11 SHIRLEY ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DA	£515,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 48 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DW	£470,000	13/12/2021	Semi-detached
93 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5BE	£500,000	10/12/2021	Semi-detached
35 CYPRUS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5EB	£480,000	15/10/2021	Semi-detached
43 TAVISTOCK DRIVE, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5DU	£475,000	17/09/2021	Semi-detached
27 CYPRUS ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, CITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5EB	£600,000	25/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £511,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £446,923 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 56.4%

10y growth 11.1%

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

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 20.9%

10y (index) 68.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £908/mo

Realistic £1,009/mo

Optimistic £1,110/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Nottingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Nottingham: £967/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NG3 5DW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Tavistock Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.1 miles
Shop	Myles & Sons	0.1 miles
University	Chaucer Study Space	1.1 miles
Train station	Nottingham	1.8 miles
Hospital	Queens Medical Centre	2.5 miles
Hospital	NHS Treatment Centre	2.5 miles
Train station	Bulwell	2.7 miles
University	Nottingham Trent University - Brackenhurst Campus	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	273
Criminal damage and arson	63
Public order	53
Other theft	46
Vehicle crime	38
Anti-social behaviour	37
Shoplifting	33
Other crime	26
Burglary	22
Drugs	22
Robbery	18
Theft from the person	7
Bicycle theft	5
Possession of weapons	5
Total incidents	648

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
Carrington Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2024
Bluecoat Trent Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 10 Mar 2024
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College	Other	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2024
Claremont Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Feb 2023

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
5 Bed Terraced House, Myrtle Avenue, NG7	£1,700/mo	5	0.5 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,700/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%

Max investor price (0.8%) £212,500

Target investor price (1%) £170,000

Gross yield 4.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24.5×

Monthly cashflow £-464/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.8%

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).