Sold Terraced

26 ROTHAY ROAD

SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S4 8BD

2 beds 1 baths 667 sq ft Listed 2 Dec 2016 (-3519d)

£40,000

Guide Price

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (S4 8BD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S4 8BD |
| Price | £40,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 62 m² |
| Last sold | £39,000 Jun 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 23/05/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £711/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,900

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8401-7425-4060-3314-9922)

## Description

**** **** Available with NO CHAIN, and being of particular interest to investors or first time buyers, is this two bedroom mid-terrace property, which requires modernising. The property is situated in this popular residential area of Grimesthorpe, which has convenient access to local amenities, shops and transport links. Located within 5 minutes drive of Meadowhall Shopping Centre, with main bus, tram, rail, ring road and motorway networks, makes the location attractive for commuting North and South with ease, with links to Sheffield centre, Rotherham, Barnsley & surrounding country side. Only from an internal inspection can the property be fully appreciated, having gas central heating, partial uPVC double glazing, and in brief comprises the following range of accommodation; entrance hallway, bay-window lounge with fire place, kitchen, basement, rear entrance porch with down stairs W.C. two first floor bedrooms and spacious family bathroom. Outside is a front forecourt and a rear enclosed garden. Please contact Crucible Chapeltown office to arrange a viewing today!

**ENTRANCE** **** A front facing uPVC double glazed entrance door, with glazed insert and window over, provides access to the;

**HALLWAY** **** With a radiator, telephone point, wood effect panel walls and a flight of stairs rise to the first floor accommodation. Access is provided to the;

**BAY-WINDOW** **LOUNGE** **14' 3" into the bay-window x 11' 4" into the chimney breast (4.34m x 3.45m)** With a front facing uPVC double glazed bay-window, a radiator, TV point, a tiled fire surround with wall mounted gas fire, coving to the ceiling and a panel door provides access to the;

**KITCHEN** **13' 0"including the recess x 9' 11" (3.96m x 3.02m)** With a rear facing entrance door, which opens to the rear entrance porch, a rear facing uPVC double glazed window, which over looks the garden, fitted kitchen units, with pale wood effect roll edge work surface and inset stainless steel single bowl sink and drainer, with tiled splash back areas. There is space and plumbing for free standing appliances, such as a cooker, washing machine, fridge and freezer (negotiable with the sale). A panel door provides access to the cellar-head, there is a useful, built-in larder style, storage cupboard and a tiled fire surround, with gas fire place, with back-boiler behind.

**BASEMENT** **11' 7" x 10' 11" (3.53m x 3.33m)** With a cold stone, work bench and vice, gas and electric meters, consumer unit and mains light.

**REAR** **ENTRANCE** **PORCH** **7' 2" x 5' 3" (2.18m x 1.6m)** With a side facing entrance door, with glazed insert, which opens to the garden, side and rear facing single glazed windows and a panel door provides access to the;

**DOWNSTAIRS** **W.C.** **** Fitted with a high flush W.C. and mains light.

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** With a loft hatch to the ceiling, access is provided to the bedrooms and family bathroom.

**MASTER** **BEDROOM** **13' 11" into the bay-window x 11' 3" plus recess (4.24m x 3.43m)** With a front facing uPVC double glazed bay-window, further space is provided to the recess, ideal for wardrobes or cupboards

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **7' 5" x 6' 10" (2.26m x 2.08m)** With a rear facing window which over looks the garden.

**FAMILY** **BATHROOM** **10' 5" x 6' 10" including the airing cupboard (3.18m x 2.08m)** Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a cast-iron bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C. There is a rear facing opaque window, tiled splash back areas and a useful airing cupboard to one wall.

**OUTSIDE** **&** **GARDENS** **** To the front of the property is a shared, gated forecourt, with partially covered entrance door canopy and courtesy light.

To the rear of the property is an enclosed lawn garden, with established shrubs and flowering plants, with mature conifer trees, fencing and secure gate.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/57204784/1278213) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/57204784/1278215) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6764183
- **Address:** 26 Rothay Road, SHEFFIELD, S4 8BD
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/08/2009
- **Work Completed:** 25/07/2009
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £39,000 | 09/06/2017 | Terraced |
| 26 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £34,000 | 12/01/2017 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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 |
| [Same street] 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 |
| [Same street] 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £3,765 | 26/09/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 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 |
| [Same street] 30 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £77,500 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 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 |
| [Same street] 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 |
| 33 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BH | £54,750 | 01/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 48 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ | £39,995 | 01/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £50,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 5 HOLYWELL HEIGHTS, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AU | £169,500 | 16/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 58 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD | £60,000 | 14/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £62,324 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £86,002 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £99,231 (13 Terraced, S4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -59.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £770/mo
- **Realistic:** £856/mo
- **Optimistic:** £942/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £618/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 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 2.21% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,500

*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 £885/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 26.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 3.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £614/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 63.5%

*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:** £645/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.5%
- **10y growth:** 30.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 9.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.3%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

62 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£39,000 Jun 2017

Price per m²

£645/m²

Local average

£99,231 (-59.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,661 of 33,755)

Street crime

311 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two Bedroom Mid-Terrace Property
Requires Modernisation
Lounge, Kitchen, Downstairs W.C.
Two First Floor Bedrooms & Family Bathroom
Front Forecourt, Rear Garden
Ideal Investment or First Time Buy
GUIDE PRICE £40,000 - £50,000
NO CHAIN!

Additional details

Parking: On street
Garden: Yes

Description

** Available with NO CHAIN, and being of particular interest to investors or first time buyers, is this two bedroom mid-terrace property, which requires modernising. The property is situated in this popular residential area of Grimesthorpe, which has convenient access to local amenities, shops and transport links. Located within 5 minutes drive of Meadowhall Shopping Centre, with main bus, tram, rail, ring road and motorway networks, makes the location attractive for commuting North and South with ease, with links to Sheffield centre, Rotherham, Barnsley & surrounding country side. Only from an internal inspection can the property be fully appreciated, having gas central heating, partial uPVC double glazing, and in brief comprises the following range of accommodation; entrance hallway, bay-window lounge with fire place, kitchen, basement, rear entrance porch with down stairs W.C. two first floor bedrooms and spacious family bathroom. Outside is a front forecourt and a rear enclosed garden. Please contact Crucible Chapeltown office to arrange a viewing today!

ENTRANCE A front facing uPVC double glazed entrance door, with glazed insert and window over, provides access to the;

HALLWAY With a radiator, telephone point, wood effect panel walls and a flight of stairs rise to the first floor accommodation. Access is provided to the;

BAY-WINDOW LOUNGE 14' 3" into the bay-window x 11' 4" into the chimney breast (4.34m x 3.45m) With a front facing uPVC double glazed bay-window, a radiator, TV point, a tiled fire surround with wall mounted gas fire, coving to the ceiling and a panel door provides access to the;

KITCHEN 13' 0"including the recess x 9' 11" (3.96m x 3.02m) With a rear facing entrance door, which opens to the rear entrance porch, a rear facing uPVC double glazed window, which over looks the garden, fitted kitchen units, with pale wood effect roll edge work surface and inset stainless steel single bowl sink and drainer, with tiled splash back areas. There is space and plumbing for free standing appliances, such as a cooker, washing machine, fridge and freezer (negotiable with the sale). A panel door provides access to the cellar-head, there is a useful, built-in larder style, storage cupboard and a tiled fire surround, with gas fire place, with back-boiler behind.

BASEMENT 11' 7" x 10' 11" (3.53m x 3.33m) With a cold stone, work bench and vice, gas and electric meters, consumer unit and mains light.

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH 7' 2" x 5' 3" (2.18m x 1.6m) With a side facing entrance door, with glazed insert, which opens to the garden, side and rear facing single glazed windows and a panel door provides access to the;

DOWNSTAIRS W.C. Fitted with a high flush W.C. and mains light.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With a loft hatch to the ceiling, access is provided to the bedrooms and family bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM 13' 11" into the bay-window x 11' 3" plus recess (4.24m x 3.43m) With a front facing uPVC double glazed bay-window, further space is provided to the recess, ideal for wardrobes or cupboards

BEDROOM TWO 7' 5" x 6' 10" (2.26m x 2.08m) With a rear facing window which over looks the garden.

FAMILY BATHROOM 10' 5" x 6' 10" including the airing cupboard (3.18m x 2.08m) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a cast-iron bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C. There is a rear facing opaque window, tiled splash back areas and a useful airing cupboard to one wall.

OUTSIDE & GARDENS ** To the front of the property is a shared, gated forecourt, with partially covered entrance door canopy and courtesy light.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed lawn garden, with established shrubs and flowering plants, with mature conifer trees, fencing and secure gate.

Listed by

Chapeltown

Crucible Homes Ltd

Reference: 57204784

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/05/2019

Expiry date: 23/05/2029

Current heating cost: £711/year

Potential heating cost: £510/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,900

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Time and temperature zone control (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #6764183

Property Details

Street: 26 Rothay Road

Town: SHEFFIELD

Postcode: S4 8BD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/08/2009

Work Completed: 25/07/2009

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

15% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/06/2017 (9 years ago)	£39,000	+14.7%
Sold	12/01/2017 (9 years ago)	£34,000	—

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
Same street 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
Same street 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£3,765	26/09/2022	Other
Same street 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
Same street 30 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£77,500	31/05/2022	Semi-detached
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
Same street 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
33 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BH	£54,750	01/02/2022	Terraced
48 BIRDWELL ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BJ	£39,995	01/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 46 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£50,000	17/12/2021	Terraced
5 HOLYWELL HEIGHTS, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8AU	£169,500	16/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 58 ROTHAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S4 8BD	£60,000	14/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £62,324 (7 sales)

Area average: £86,002 (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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View S4 8BD

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 2.21%

Max investor price (0.8%) £110,625

Target investor price (1%) £88,500

Gross yield 26.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 3.8×

Monthly cashflow £614/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 63.5%

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).

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