# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 161 m² | | Last sold | £445,000 Feb 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/07/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £2,553/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,900 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0045-3039-7203-8254-6200) ## 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 ## 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,106/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 51% - **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)