Sold Terraced

1 ROTHAY ROAD

SHEFFIELD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S4 8BD

2 beds 1 baths Listed 24 Jul 2014 (-4381d)

£49,950

Reduced on 27 Aug 2014

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Property details

Last sold

£38,000 Nov 2003

Local average

£99,231 (-49.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,661 of 33,755)

Street crime

311 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two double bedroom mid terraced property
  • Close to local amenities
  • Easy access to Meadowhall, Northern General & Motorway netwo
  • Gas fired central heating
  • Requiring cosmetic improvement
  • Ideal for FTB & Investor
  • EPC Rating: D

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A two double bedroom mid terraced property situated close to local amenities with easy access to the City Centre, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Northern General Hospital and Motorway networks. Fitted with gas fired central heating, the property would benefit from some cosmetic improvement and may be of interest to first time buyers and investors. The accommodation on offer briefly comprises: entrance hall, bay windowed living room, dining kitchen with access to the cellar. Two double bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor with access from the landing to the loft space via a pull down ladder. The property occupies a small frontage with access to a rear courtyard which is currently shared with next door. EPC Rating: D.

A Solid front entrance door provides access into the:

Entrance Hall: having a central heating radiator, ceiling light point and stairs rising to the first floor landing. A door from the entrance opens to the living room.

Living Room: 4.12m (13'6") into the bay window x 4.55m (14'11") having a front aspect sash bay window, central heating radiator, laminate flooring and a feature fireplace with an exposed brick hearth. Fitted with a television and telephone point, recessed spot lights, decorative coving and skirting.

Dining Kitchen: 4.55m (14'11") x 2.75m (9'0") Comprising a range of floor and wall mounted kitchen units with a complementary work surface and tiled splash back. Incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge freezer with additional room for a free standing gas cooker. Having a tiled floor, central heating radiator, rear aspect sash window, ceiling light point and a personal door opening out to the rear of the property. The kitchen houses the wall mounted 'Ferroli' central heating boiler whilst access is given to the cellar where the utility meters can be found.

From the hall stairs rise to the 1st floor landing.

Landing: A good sized loft hatch with pull down ladders gives access to the roof space whilst doors lead off to the two double bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One: 4.57m (14'11") into recess above stairs x 3.17m (10'4") having a front aspect sash window, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and decorative coving and skirting. A useful recess provides space for a wardrobe/chest of drawers.

Bedroom Two: 3.15m (10'4") x 2.78m (9'1") having a rear aspect sash window, central heating radiator and ceiling light point.

Bathroom: 2.33m (7'7") x 1.68m (5'6") A fully tiled suite comprising a panelled bath with a plumbed in shower above, low level wc and a pedestal wash hand basin. Having a central heating radiator, recessed spot lights and decorative skirting.

Outside: The property occupies a small frontage whilst shared access is given along the end property and round to the rear courtyard style garden which is currently shared with no. 2 Skelwith Road. It would be possible to erect a dividing fence along the boundary line to separate this into two areas.

The Offer Procedure. If you are interested in offering on this property please contact the Ecclesall Road or the Abbeydale Road office where a member of staff will be happy to help and guide you through the procedure. 01142500800

Mortgage Advice: If you would like to know how much this property will be via a mortgage, and or know your maximum mortgage allowance please contact the Abbeydale Road or Ecclesall Road Office where a member of staff will be happy to make arrangements for you to speak with our independent Mortgage advisor.

Tenure: The vendor informs us that the property is believed to be Leasehold. Interested parties should gain verification from their solicitors.

Please note that only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in this brochure will be included, none of the apparatus, equipment or fixture and fittings have been tested for verification of working order. The measurements given in this brochure are within 3" please take only as a guideline.
Ref: 1 Rothay Road TF 18/11/13.

Listed by

Sheffield

Bloor & Co Estate Agents

Reference: 31568763

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11616424

Property Details

Street: 1 Rothay Road

Town: SHEFFIELD

Postcode: S4 8BD

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/05/2016

Work Completed: 16/10/2014

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 14/11/2003 (22 years ago) £38,000

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
109 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AY £100,000 07/11/2025 Terraced
19 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP £79,999 11/12/2023 Terraced
66 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BL £76,000 13/10/2023 Terraced
17 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP £125,000 22/09/2023 Terraced
97 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AY £102,000 28/07/2023 Terraced
44 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ £60,000 20/07/2023 Terraced
11 BRATHAY CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BQ £60,000 09/06/2023 Terraced
21 FARCROFT GROVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BP £140,000 30/05/2023 Terraced
40 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD £60,000 16/03/2023 Terraced
137 UPWELL STREET, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AN £80,000 07/03/2023 Terraced
44 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB £62,500 28/10/2022 Terraced
2 WENSLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8HP £63,000 25/10/2022 Terraced
58 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD £115,000 08/07/2022 Terraced
87 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BL £85,000 24/06/2022 Terraced
16 SOUTHWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BG £88,000 20/06/2022 Terraced
62 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB £99,000 23/03/2022 Terraced
29 SKELWITH ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AX £85,000 08/03/2022 Terraced
11 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD £70,000 04/03/2022 Terraced
15 HAWKSHEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BB £65,000 24/02/2022 Terraced
7 BRATHAY CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BQ £85,303 14/02/2022 Terraced

Area average: £85,040 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.5%
10y growth 30.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 9.1%
5y (index) 24.1%
10y (index) 51.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £770/mo
Realistic £856/mo
Optimistic £942/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sheffield: £618/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Holywell Road/Rothay Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Holywell Road/Wansfell Road 0.1 miles
Shop Shell Select 0.2 miles
Shop Robey Street General Store 0.4 miles
Train station Meadowhall Interchange 1.0 miles
Hospital Phlebotomy Drive Through Service 1.3 miles
Train station Darnall 1.8 miles
University Sheffield Hallam University 2.2 miles
University The University of Sheffield AMRC 2.8 miles
Hospital Cygnet 2.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 102
Anti-social behaviour 54
Public order 28
Shoplifting 28
Criminal damage and arson 21
Other theft 21
Vehicle crime 16
Burglary 13
Drugs 10
Other crime 10
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 311

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
Owler Brook Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 9 Jan 2015
Limpsfield Junior School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 May 2022
Fir Vale School Secondary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 13 Dec 2022
Brightside Nursery and Infant School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 9 Jul 2024
Whiteways Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 11 Apr 2016

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 Terraced House, Rothay Road, S4 £895/mo 2 0.02 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Skelwith Road, S4 £875/mo 2 0.07 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Skelwith Road, S4 £2,400/mo 2 0.07 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Whiteways Grove, S4 £850/mo 2 0.57 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,255/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 17.2% gross yield avg £62,324 sale, £895/mo rent
Rent ratio 1.77%
Max investor price (0.8%) £110,625
Target investor price (1%) £88,500
Gross yield 21.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 4.7×
Monthly cashflow £575/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 47.6%
  • 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).