Sold STC Semi-detached

81 KINGSDOWN ROAD

BURNTWOOD, STAFFORDSHIRE WS7 1PZ

2 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 19 Apr 2021 (-1930d)

£235,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (WS7 1PZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 81 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, STAFFORDSHIRE WS7 1PZ |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £235,000 Jul 2021 |

## Description

**** **** Chariot Estates are excited to offer for sale this impressive two bedroom semi-detached bungalow. Being beautifully presented throughout the property briefly comprises of an entrance porch, hallway, spacious lounge, breakfast kitchen, great size conservatory, utility, two bedrooms, shower room, garage space, ample off road parking and a superb sized rear garden with vehicle access.

Situated on the popular Holly Grove Estate the property is within easy reach to the facilities offered at Burntwood Town Shopping Centre which includes a 24/7 Gym, costa, supermarkets, doctors and dentist as well as useful road links to the A5, A38 and the M6 Toll Road.

Set off away from the road the property has a good sized driveway which provides ample off road parking, access to the garage space with entrance via a double glazed door into

**ENTRANCE** **PORCH:** **** Having tiled flooring, double glazed window to fore and a double glazed door to:

**ENTRANCE** **HALLWAY:** **** Having laminate flooring, door to bedroom two and a door to the lounge.

**LOUNGE:** **** **16'7 x 10'9 (5.05m x 3.28m)** Having a double glazed bow window to fore, radiator, laminate flooring, electric fire with surround and lighting a door to:

**INNER** **HALLWAY:** **** Having a door to a storage cupboard with further doors to the kitchen, shower room and bedroom one.

**BREAKFAST** **KITCHEN:** **** **11'2 x 9'5 (3.40m x 2.87m)** Having a range of wall mounted and base units, roll top work surfaces, inset sink and drainer, integrated electric oven with a gas hob and extractor over, above and below, cabinet lighting breakfast bar, integrated fridge and freezer, radiator, inset ceiling lights, sky light window, tiled flooring and double glazed patio doors into:

**CONSERVATORY:** **** **18'1 x 11'1 (5.48m x 3.38m)** Being of brick built construction having two radiators, double glazed windows to the rear, fitted roller blinds, two ceiling lights with double glazed French doors that open out to the rear garden.

**BEDROOM** **ONE:** **** **14'8 x 9'2 (4.47m x 2.80m)** Having a good range of fitted wardrobes, radiator with sliding doors that open into the conservatory.

**BEDROOM** **TWO:** **** **10'2 x 7'5 (3.10m x 2.26m)** Having a range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to the side and access to the loft which has a drop down ladder and is boarded.

**SHOWER** **ROOM:** **** Being fitted with a shower cubicle with an electric shower fitted, low level flush W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the side.

**GARAGE** **SPACE:** **** **10'4 x 7'7 (3.15m x 2.31m)** Having a metal up and over door, lighting and a door to:

**UTILITY:** **** **7'7 x 6'1 (2.31m x 1.85m)** Having wall mounted and base units, inset stainless steel sink, space for a washing machine and dryer, laminate flooring, door to the garage and a double glazed window and door that open out to the rear garden.

**LOVINGLY** **CARED** **FOR** **REAR** **GARDEN:** **** Set into three areas from the conservatory there is a patio area, outside tap, steps to a shaped lawn enhanced by a beautiful variety of shrubs, trees and plants, summerhouse with alarm and power, archway through to a pond with cover having a mix of Koi, Carp and Goldfish with a pathway around to the side giving access to a further enclosed lawn area with a rear paved area which can provide further vehicle storage, shed with power and double gates that over look a field with vehicle access to the road.

We endeavor to make our details as accurate as possible and hold no liability for any mis-guidance which may occur.

**VIEWING:** **** Strictly via Chariot Estates on

**TENURE:** **Freehold** ****

**E-MAIL:** ** ** ****

**WEBSITE:** ** ** ****

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90817642/1617552) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/90817642/1617557) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 81 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ | £235,000 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 81 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ | £55,000 | 18/08/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT | £185,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 EARL DRIVE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PT | £242,000 | 26/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS | £235,000 | 30/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 EARL DRIVE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PT | £233,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS | £200,000 | 21/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 VISCOUNT ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PU | £260,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 ANGEL CROFT, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1GN | £340,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS | £300,000 | 14/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 ST JOHNS CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1QD | £235,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PR | £276,000 | 07/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LEANDER CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PW | £265,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 LEANDER CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PW | £225,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT | £225,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 79 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ | £279,950 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT | £220,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BARON CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LH | £227,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 VISCOUNT ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PU | £235,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 EARL DRIVE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PT | £229,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 77 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ | £220,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 101 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ | £220,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 HOLLY GROVE LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1QA | £335,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 93 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ | £232,000 | 01/12/2021 | Detached |
| 20 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT | £217,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 13 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS | £280,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £237,988 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £248,200 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £257,235 (51 Semi-detached, WS7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -8.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £988/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,098/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,208/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/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 Maisonette, St. Johns Close, WS7 | £925/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-118/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.1%

*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:** 18.2%
- **10y growth:** 58.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 4.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 27.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 62.5%

## 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

73 m²

Last sold

£235,000 Jul 2021

Local average

£257,235 (-8.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,116 of 33,755)

Street crime

49 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

A stunning two bedroom semi-detached bungalow
Gas central heating system + Double glazing
Entrance porch + Hallway
Lounge
Fitted kitchen + Utility
Conservatory
Garage space
Extensive rear garden
Ample off road parking
Vehicle access to the rear

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** Chariot Estates are excited to offer for sale this impressive two bedroom semi-detached bungalow. Being beautifully presented throughout the property briefly comprises of an entrance porch, hallway, spacious lounge, breakfast kitchen, great size conservatory, utility, two bedrooms, shower room, garage space, ample off road parking and a superb sized rear garden with vehicle access.

Situated on the popular Holly Grove Estate the property is within easy reach to the facilities offered at Burntwood Town Shopping Centre which includes a 24/7 Gym, costa, supermarkets, doctors and dentist as well as useful road links to the A5, A38 and the M6 Toll Road.

Set off away from the road the property has a good sized driveway which provides ample off road parking, access to the garage space with entrance via a double glazed door into

ENTRANCE PORCH: Having tiled flooring, double glazed window to fore and a double glazed door to:

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Having laminate flooring, door to bedroom two and a door to the lounge.

LOUNGE: 16'7 x 10'9 (5.05m x 3.28m) Having a double glazed bow window to fore, radiator, laminate flooring, electric fire with surround and lighting a door to:

INNER HALLWAY: Having a door to a storage cupboard with further doors to the kitchen, shower room and bedroom one.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 11'2 x 9'5 (3.40m x 2.87m) Having a range of wall mounted and base units, roll top work surfaces, inset sink and drainer, integrated electric oven with a gas hob and extractor over, above and below, cabinet lighting breakfast bar, integrated fridge and freezer, radiator, inset ceiling lights, sky light window, tiled flooring and double glazed patio doors into:

CONSERVATORY: 18'1 x 11'1 (5.48m x 3.38m) Being of brick built construction having two radiators, double glazed windows to the rear, fitted roller blinds, two ceiling lights with double glazed French doors that open out to the rear garden.

BEDROOM ONE: 14'8 x 9'2 (4.47m x 2.80m) Having a good range of fitted wardrobes, radiator with sliding doors that open into the conservatory.

BEDROOM TWO: 10'2 x 7'5 (3.10m x 2.26m) Having a range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to the side and access to the loft which has a drop down ladder and is boarded.

SHOWER ROOM: Being fitted with a shower cubicle with an electric shower fitted, low level flush W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the side.

GARAGE SPACE: 10'4 x 7'7 (3.15m x 2.31m) Having a metal up and over door, lighting and a door to:

UTILITY: 7'7 x 6'1 (2.31m x 1.85m) Having wall mounted and base units, inset stainless steel sink, space for a washing machine and dryer, laminate flooring, door to the garage and a double glazed window and door that open out to the rear garden.

LOVINGLY CARED FOR REAR GARDEN: Set into three areas from the conservatory there is a patio area, outside tap, steps to a shaped lawn enhanced by a beautiful variety of shrubs, trees and plants, summerhouse with alarm and power, archway through to a pond with cover having a mix of Koi, Carp and Goldfish with a pathway around to the side giving access to a further enclosed lawn area with a rear paved area which can provide further vehicle storage, shed with power and double gates that over look a field with vehicle access to the road.

We endeavor to make our details as accurate as possible and hold no liability for any mis-guidance which may occur.

VIEWING: Strictly via Chariot Estates on

TENURE: Freehold

E-MAIL:

WEBSITE: **

Listed by

Burntwood

Chariot Estates

Reference: 90817642

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

327% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/07/2021 (5 years ago)	£235,000	+327.3%
Sold	18/08/2000 (25 years ago)	£55,000	—

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
34 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT	£185,000	08/12/2025	Semi-detached
22 EARL DRIVE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PT	£242,000	26/08/2025	Semi-detached
24 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS	£235,000	30/07/2025	Semi-detached
21 EARL DRIVE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PT	£233,000	27/06/2025	Semi-detached
19 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS	£200,000	21/12/2023	Semi-detached
27 VISCOUNT ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PU	£260,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
2 ANGEL CROFT, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1GN	£340,000	14/04/2023	Semi-detached
13 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS	£300,000	14/03/2023	Semi-detached
22 ST JOHNS CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1QD	£235,000	20/12/2022	Semi-detached
25 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PR	£276,000	07/12/2022	Semi-detached
3 LEANDER CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PW	£265,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
26 LEANDER CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PW	£225,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
26 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT	£225,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 79 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ	£279,950	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
4 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT	£220,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
2 BARON CLOSE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LH	£227,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
8 VISCOUNT ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PU	£235,000	31/08/2022	Semi-detached
28 EARL DRIVE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PT	£229,000	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 77 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ	£220,000	01/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 101 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ	£220,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
60 HOLLY GROVE LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1QA	£335,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 93 KINGSDOWN ROAD, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1PZ	£232,000	01/12/2021	Detached
20 RAILWAY LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LT	£217,000	29/11/2021	Semi-detached
13 HILL LANE, BURNTWOOD, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 1LS	£280,000	26/11/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £237,988 (4 sales)

Area average: £248,200 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.2%

10y growth 58.6%

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

1y (index) 4.5%

5y (index) 27.6%

10y (index) 62.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £988/mo

Realistic £1,098/mo

Optimistic £1,208/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lichfield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Duke Road	0.2 miles
Shop	Acorn Ford	0.7 miles
Shop	Heron Foods	0.7 miles
Train station	Chasewater Heaths	1.1 miles
Train station	Chasetown (Church Street)	1.3 miles
Hospital	Samuel Johnson Community Hospital	5.2 miles
University	University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus	8.4 miles
University	Maryvale Institute	10.1 miles
Hospital	Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital	10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	21
Anti-social behaviour	7
Public order	5
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other crime	3
Other theft	2
Robbery	2
Shoplifting	2
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	49

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
Holly Grove Primary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Feb 2020
Boney Hay Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2016
Chase Terrace Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 2 Feb 2023
Chase Terrace Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Jun 2015
Gentleshaw Primary Academy	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 13 Oct 2021

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 Maisonette, St. Johns Close, WS7	£925/mo	2	0.21 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £925/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 4.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21.2×

Monthly cashflow £-118/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.1%

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).