Sold STC Semi-detached

7 PORTLAND ROAD

RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE CV21 3RU

3 beds 2 baths Listed 19 Aug 2025 (-337d)

£290,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£275,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,452/m²

Local average

£282,146 (+2.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,342 of 33,755)

Street crime

242 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • SEMI DETACHED.
  • THREE BEDROOMS.
  • ELECTRIC FRONT AND SIDE GATES.
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS.
  • OUTSIDE STORAGE SPACE AND TOILET.
  • CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WELL REGARDED SCHOOLING.
  • WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
Shipways will be conducting an open house event on this property and viewings are arranged by appointment only, please call today to avoid missing out on this fantastic three bedroom semi detached family home.


DESCRIPTION
Shipways are delighted to welcome to market this well presented three bedroom semi detached family home situated in the ever popular residential location of Hillmorton. The property is conveniently located within short distance of the town centre with its wide range of shops and amenities, well regarded schooling, and excellent transport links to include regular bus routes, easy access to the regions central motorway networks including the M1/M6 and M45 and is only a short five minute drive from Rugby train station which operates main line services to London Euston in just 48 minutes.

The property in brief comprises an entrance hallway leading into the lounge area which is ample in size and leads nicely into the second reception room which is currently being used as a dining area and has patio doors leading out into the rear garden. The kitchen is ample in size and benefits from top and bottom wall units built in double oven and gas hob and extractor and also has patio doors leading out to the garden.

The upstairs of the property consists of all three bedrooms with two of the bedrooms being double in size and the third being a generous single room. The main family bathroom comprises bath with shower toilet and sink.

Additionally the property benefits from a low maintenance rear garden, an outside storage space housing a toilet and space for white goods and also has gated side access.

Agent Note  
The Council Tax Band is C.

Entrance Hall  
Understairs storage, radiator.

Lounge  12' 1" into bay x 12' max ( 3.68m into bay x 3.66m max )
Bay window, ceiling fan, wall mounted radiator.

Dining Room  11' 11" x 13' 1" ( 3.63m x 3.99m )
Double glazed patio doors, radiator.

Kitchen  10' 10" x 12' 1" ( 3.30m x 3.68m )
Top and bottom wall units, double glazed window, patio doors to garden, double built in oven, gas hob, extractor, LED lights under units.

Landing  
Loft access, used storage, double glazed window, radiator.

Bedroom One  13' 1" x 11' 7" into wardrobes ( 3.99m x 3.53m into wardrobes )
Ceiling fan, double glazed window, built in double wardrobes space, radiator.

Bedroom Two  12' 6" x 11' 8" ( 3.81m x 3.56m )
Double glazed window, radiator.

Bedroom Three  8' 1" x 6' 11" ( 2.46m x 2.11m )
Double glazed window, radiator.

Bathroom  
Wall mounted, double glazed frosted window, toilet, sink, bath with shower.

Rear Garden  
Paved area, small turfed area, gated electric access, outbuilding with toilet and power, summerhouse, gated access.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Rugby

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 165941372

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/08/2025

Expiry date: 18/08/2035

Est. upgrade cost to C: £31,250

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £7,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4214823

Property Details

Street: 7 Portland Road

Town: RUGBY

Postcode: CV21 3RU

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 13/11/2006

Work Completed: 23/08/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4044124

Property Details

Street: 7 Portland Road

Town: RUGBY

Postcode: CV21 3RU

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 11/09/2006

Work Completed: 23/08/2006

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 02/02/2026 (5 months ago) £275,000

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
42 ACADEMY DRIVE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3UF £280,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
5 ACADEMY DRIVE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3UG £285,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
22 EASTLANDS PLACE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3RS £281,000 18/12/2025 Semi-detached
154 HILLMORTON ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV22 5AL £350,000 25/11/2025 Semi-detached
134 LOWER HILLMORTON ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3TJ £280,000 18/11/2025 Semi-detached
3 HOPPS LODGE DRIVE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3UW £170,000 11/04/2025 Semi-detached
59 LAWRENCE ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3SA £330,500 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
37 SHERIFF ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3RZ £277,500 24/08/2023 Semi-detached
8 RICHMOND ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3AB £340,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
35 LAWRENCE ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3SA £270,000 18/07/2023 Semi-detached
24 LAWRENCE ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3SA £285,000 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
44 EASTLANDS ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3RP £303,000 06/04/2023 Semi-detached
12 ST PETERS ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3QR £322,000 03/04/2023 Semi-detached
5A SLADE ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3AD £290,000 09/03/2023 Semi-detached
98 EASTLANDS ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3RR £260,000 01/12/2022 Semi-detached
28 PORTLAND ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3RX £331,000 22/11/2022 Semi-detached
49 RICHMOND ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3AB £355,000 14/11/2022 Semi-detached
38 PORTLAND ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3RX £283,500 04/11/2022 Semi-detached
21 SHERIFF ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3RZ £352,500 19/10/2022 Semi-detached
7 FARADAY WAY, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3WA £270,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £295,800 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.3%
10y growth 43.6%

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

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 16.9%
10y (index) 50.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £934/mo
Realistic £1,038/mo
Optimistic £1,142/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rugby.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Rugby & East: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Portland Place 0.1 miles
Bus stop Lower Hillmorton Road 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Shop IS Computers 0.3 miles
Train station Rugby 0.8 miles
Train station Long Buckby 8.4 miles
University Unknown 11.2 miles
Hospital George Elliot Medical Centre 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 86
Anti-social behaviour 69
Shoplifting 16
Public order 14
Criminal damage and arson 11
Other theft 10
Other crime 7
Burglary 6
Possession of weapons 6
Drugs 5
Vehicle crime 5
Robbery 4
Bicycle theft 3
Total incidents 242

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
Eastlands Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Outstanding — 22 Mar 2023
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 19 Jan 2017
Abbots Farm Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 19 Jan 2017
Abbots Farm Junior School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 11 May 2015
Lawrence Sheriff School Secondary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 23 May 2022

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 Terraced House, Academy Drive, CV21 £1,300/mo 3 0.11 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Abbey St, CV21 £1,200/mo 3 0.7 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,250/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 5.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.3×
Monthly cashflow £-42/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.6%
  • 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).