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7 BELLFLOWER WAY

EASTLEIGH, CHANDLER'S FORD, HAMPSHIRE SO53 4HN

5 beds 159 m² Listed 9 Mar 2013 (-4883d)

£500,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (SO53 4HN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 BELLFLOWER WAY, EASTLEIGH, CHANDLER'S FORD, HAMPSHIRE SO53 4HN |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Last sold | £470,000 Oct 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/03/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,205

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£105)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8202-8930-7529-4707-0773)

## Description

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Double glazed front door, stairs to first floor with understairs storage cupboard, doors to all rooms.

**CLOAKROOM** **** Two piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiled to principal areas, wood effect laminate flooring, extractor fan.

**SITTING** **ROOM** **18' 1" x 11' 9" (5.51m x 3.58m)** Double glazed windows to front aspect, two radiators, feature gas fire with stone hearth, surround and mantle, TV point, telephone point, double doors to:

**DINING** **ROOM** **11' 10" x 9' 9" (3.61m x 2.97m)** Double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator, door to kitchen/breakfast room.

**FAMILY** **ROOM** **17' 6" x 7' 10" (5.33m x 2.39m)** Double glazed windows to front aspect, two radiators, inset spotlights, TV point, wood effect laminate flooring.

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **18' 0" x 9' 2" (5.49m x 2.79m)** Range of eye level and matching base fitted units under roll edge work surfaces, inset 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap, integral double oven and hob with cooker hood above, space for dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, double glazed windows to rear aspect, double glazed French doors to rear aspect leading to rear garden, inset spotlights, tiled floor, door to:

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **9' 1" x 4' 9" (2.77m x 1.45m)** Double glazed window to rear aspect, range of base fitted units under roll edge work surface, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for washing machine, wall mounted boiler, radiator, extractor fan, tiled flooring, side access double glazed door.

**LANDING** **** Loft access hatch, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, doors to all rooms.

**MASTER** **BEDROOM** **13' 10" x 11' 10" (4.22m x 3.61m)** Double height ceiling, inset spotlights, double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, built-in range of wardrobes with hanging and shelf space, telephone point, door to:

**EN-SUITE** **** Obscure double glazed window to front aspect, inset spotlights, extractor fan, three piece suite comprising of low level WC pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator, tiled to principal areas, wood effect laminate flooring.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **13' 11" x 11' 8" (4.24m x 3.56m)** Double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator, built-in wardrobes with hanging and shelf space, door to:

**ENSUITE** **** Obscure double glazed windows to rear aspect, three piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle, tiled to principle areas, inset spotlights, extractor fan, wood effect laminate flooring.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **12' 7" x 10' 5" (3.84m x 3.18m)** Double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **FOUR** **13' 3" x 9' 5" (4.04m x 2.87m)** Double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **FIVE** **12' 4" x 7' 5" (3.76m x 2.26m)** Double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, telephone point.

**BATHROOM** **** Obscure double glazed windows to rear aspect, insert spotlights, extractor fan, four piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled end bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, shower cubicle, radiator, tiled to principal areas, wood effect laminate flooring.

**GARAGE** **** With up-and-over door, power and lighting.

**OUTSIDE** **** To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway which provides off road parking for two vehicles, with access to garage, path to front door and side access. The rear garden has a paved patio which leads to a landscaped garden with lawned area retained by railway sleepers, steps to a further lawned area enclosed by flower and shrub borders, ornamental pond, timber panel fencing.

**LOCAL** **AUTHORITY** **INFORMATION** **** Test Valley Borough Council

Tax Band 'F'

**LOCAL** **SCHOOLS** **INFORMATION** **** Infant: Knightwood Primary School

Junior: Knightwood Primary School

Secondary: Thornden School

**EPC** **RATING** **** D/64

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**PROPERTY** **MISDESCRIPTIONS** **ACT** **** Jonathan Rees Property Services have not checked the suitability, specification or working conditions of any services, appliance or equipment. The enforceability and validity of any Guarantee cannot be confirmed by the Agents even though documents may exist. It should not be assumed that any fittings or furnishings photographed are included in the sale unless specified, nor that the property remains as shown in the photograph. Measurements are approximate

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/37946344/1160273) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 BELLFLOWER WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4HN | £470,000 | 31/10/2013 | Detached |
| 7 BELLFLOWER WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4HN | £268,000 | 18/05/2001 | Detached |
| 7 BELLFLOWER WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4HN | £202,450 | 18/12/1998 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 MORGAN LE FAY DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JG | £450,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 20 MERLIN WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JB | £450,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 BELLFLOWER WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4HN | £825,000 | 23/11/2023 | Detached |
| 18 MERLIN WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JB | £480,000 | 23/10/2023 | Detached |
| 2 MORGAN LE FAY DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JE | £785,000 | 04/05/2023 | Detached |
| 19 TEES CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RU | £650,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 19 SWALE DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QY | £600,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 TEES CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RU | £615,000 | 07/12/2022 | Detached |
| 36 MERRICK WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QT | £635,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 18 THETFORD GARDENS, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RN | £638,500 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| 23 MERRICK WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QT | £575,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 32 MORGAN LE FAY DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JG | £705,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 28 TEES CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RU | £455,000 | 12/01/2022 | Detached |
| 26 MERRICK WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QT | £585,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached |
| 6 KIELDER CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RL | £460,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |
| 22 KIELDER CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RL | £510,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £825,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £572,900 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £571,321 (74 Detached, SO53, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,094/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,215/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,337/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/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 Detached House, Charlecote Drive, SO53 | £2,000/mo | 5 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000

*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 £2,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-194/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.6%

*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:** £3,145/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.6%
- **10y growth:** 17.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Test Valley; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 35%

## 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

Floor area

159 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£470,000 Oct 2013

Price per m²

£3,145/m²

Local average

£571,321 (-12.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,238 of 33,755)

Street crime

48 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Thornden School Catchment
Views Over Woodland
Five Bedrooms
Detached House
Quiet Location
Garage and Off Road Parking
Landscaped Rear Garden
Two En-Suites
Viewing Advised

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

ENTRANCE HALL ** Double glazed front door, stairs to first floor with understairs storage cupboard, doors to all rooms.

CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiled to principal areas, wood effect laminate flooring, extractor fan.

SITTING ROOM 18' 1" x 11' 9" (5.51m x 3.58m) Double glazed windows to front aspect, two radiators, feature gas fire with stone hearth, surround and mantle, TV point, telephone point, double doors to:

DINING ROOM 11' 10" x 9' 9" (3.61m x 2.97m) Double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator, door to kitchen/breakfast room.

FAMILY ROOM 17' 6" x 7' 10" (5.33m x 2.39m) Double glazed windows to front aspect, two radiators, inset spotlights, TV point, wood effect laminate flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 0" x 9' 2" (5.49m x 2.79m) Range of eye level and matching base fitted units under roll edge work surfaces, inset 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap, integral double oven and hob with cooker hood above, space for dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, double glazed windows to rear aspect, double glazed French doors to rear aspect leading to rear garden, inset spotlights, tiled floor, door to:

UTILITY ROOM 9' 1" x 4' 9" (2.77m x 1.45m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, range of base fitted units under roll edge work surface, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for washing machine, wall mounted boiler, radiator, extractor fan, tiled flooring, side access double glazed door.

LANDING Loft access hatch, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, doors to all rooms.

MASTER BEDROOM 13' 10" x 11' 10" (4.22m x 3.61m) Double height ceiling, inset spotlights, double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, built-in range of wardrobes with hanging and shelf space, telephone point, door to:

EN-SUITE Obscure double glazed window to front aspect, inset spotlights, extractor fan, three piece suite comprising of low level WC pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator, tiled to principal areas, wood effect laminate flooring.

BEDROOM TWO 13' 11" x 11' 8" (4.24m x 3.56m) Double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator, built-in wardrobes with hanging and shelf space, door to:

ENSUITE Obscure double glazed windows to rear aspect, three piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle, tiled to principle areas, inset spotlights, extractor fan, wood effect laminate flooring.

BEDROOM THREE 12' 7" x 10' 5" (3.84m x 3.18m) Double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 13' 3" x 9' 5" (4.04m x 2.87m) Double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE 12' 4" x 7' 5" (3.76m x 2.26m) Double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, telephone point.

BATHROOM Obscure double glazed windows to rear aspect, insert spotlights, extractor fan, four piece suite comprising of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled end bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, shower cubicle, radiator, tiled to principal areas, wood effect laminate flooring.

GARAGE With up-and-over door, power and lighting.

OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway which provides off road parking for two vehicles, with access to garage, path to front door and side access. The rear garden has a paved patio which leads to a landscaped garden with lawned area retained by railway sleepers, steps to a further lawned area enclosed by flower and shrub borders, ornamental pond, timber panel fencing.

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION Test Valley Borough Council
Tax Band 'F'

LOCAL SCHOOLS INFORMATION Infant: Knightwood Primary School
Junior: Knightwood Primary School
Secondary: Thornden School

EPC RATING D/64

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT ** Jonathan Rees Property Services have not checked the suitability, specification or working conditions of any services, appliance or equipment. The enforceability and validity of any Guarantee cannot be confirmed by the Agents even though documents may exist. It should not be assumed that any fittings or furnishings photographed are included in the sale unless specified, nor that the property remains as shown in the photograph. Measurements are approximate

Listed by

Chandlers Ford

Jonathan Rees Property Services

Reference: 37946344

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 06/03/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/03/2013

Expiry date: 06/03/2023 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,205

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£105)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

132% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	31/10/2013 (12 years ago)	£470,000	+75.4%
Sold	18/05/2001 (25 years ago)	£268,000	+32.4%
Sold	18/12/1998 (27 years ago)	£202,450	—

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
14 MORGAN LE FAY DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JG	£450,000	19/12/2025	Detached
20 MERLIN WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JB	£450,000	24/11/2025	Detached
Same street 16 BELLFLOWER WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4HN	£825,000	23/11/2023	Detached
18 MERLIN WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JB	£480,000	23/10/2023	Detached
2 MORGAN LE FAY DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JE	£785,000	04/05/2023	Detached
19 TEES CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RU	£650,000	15/12/2022	Detached
19 SWALE DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QY	£600,000	12/12/2022	Detached
7 TEES CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RU	£615,000	07/12/2022	Detached
36 MERRICK WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QT	£635,000	02/11/2022	Detached
18 THETFORD GARDENS, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RN	£638,500	02/09/2022	Detached
23 MERRICK WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QT	£575,000	06/05/2022	Detached
32 MORGAN LE FAY DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4JG	£705,000	18/02/2022	Detached
28 TEES CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RU	£455,000	12/01/2022	Detached
26 MERRICK WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4QT	£585,000	23/11/2021	Detached
6 KIELDER CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RL	£460,000	28/10/2021	Detached
22 KIELDER CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4RL	£510,000	20/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £825,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £572,900 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.6%

10y growth 17.8%

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

1y (index) -0.8%

5y (index) 15.4%

10y (index) 35%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,094/mo

Realistic £1,215/mo

Optimistic £1,337/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Test Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southampton: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SO53 4HN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Katrine Crescent	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.9 miles
Shop	March Hair	0.9 miles
Train station	Chandler's Ford	1.0 miles
Train station	Monks Brook Halt	2.7 miles
University	South Academic Block	4.3 miles
University	Archers Road Halls	5.1 miles
Hospital	Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre	5.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	19
Public order	9
Anti-social behaviour	7
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	3
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	48

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
Knightwood Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 10 Mar 2015
St Francis Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2024
Hiltingbury Infant School	Primary	1.0 miles	Outstanding — 11 Oct 2023
Hiltingbury Junior School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2023
Chandler's Ford Infant School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2011

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 Detached House, Charlecote Drive, SO53	£2,000/mo	5	0.4 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £250,000

Target investor price (1%) £200,000

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×

Monthly cashflow £-194/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.6%

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).