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31 RIDLEY ROAD

BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH9 1LD

4 beds 3 baths 1,227 sq ft Listed 17 Jul 2023 (-1099d)

£475,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BH9 1LD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE BH9 1LD |
| Price | £475,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 114 m² |
| Last sold | £440,000 Oct 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 16/02/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,103/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,900

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8105-2333-9329-8497-4253)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Charming four bedroom detached house boasting a spacious rear garden, perfect for outdoor gatherings and relaxation. Ample off-road parking, a convenient garage, and a delightful conservatory for year-round enjoyment. Don't miss the opportunity to own this dream family home!

**DESCRIPTION**

Charming four bedroom.  Ample off-road parking, a convenient garage, and a delightful conservatory for year-round enjoyment. Don't miss the opportunity to own this dream family home!

**Entrance Hall **

**Cloakroom** 3' 2" x 5' 6" ( 0.97m x 1.68m )

Double glazed window to side aspect, wash hand basin with vanity unit and YWCA.

**Lounge** 10' 10" x 20' 6" ( 3.30m x 6.25m )

Double glazed window to front and rear aspect. Electric fireplace, TV and telephone port.

**Dining Room** 12'  x 10' 9" ( 3.66m x 3.28m )

Double glazed window to front aspect, wooden floor and radiator.

**Kitchen** 8'  x 16' 10" ( 2.44m x 5.13m )

Dishwasher, gas oven and hob. Extractor fan.

**Utility Room** 4' 8" x 14' 1" ( 1.42m x 4.29m )

Washing machine and tumble dryer.

**Conservatory** 14' 8" x 21' 7" ( 4.47m x 6.58m )

Double glazed window, plastered ceiling.

**Bedroom One** 10' 10" x 12'  ( 3.30m x 3.66m )

Double glazed window to front aspect and radiator. Original wooden flooring.

**Bedroom Two ** 11'  x 9' 11" ( 3.35m x 3.02m )

Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator. Built in wardrobe and original wooden floor.

**Bedroom Three** 10' 4" x 8'  ( 3.15m x 2.44m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator and carpet.

**Bedroom Four** 8' 10" x 8'  ( 2.69m x 2.44m )

Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect and carpet.

**Bathroom ** 7' 6" x 5'  ( 2.29m x 1.52m )

Wash hand basin and WC. Bath and shower. half tiled.

**Additional Information **

Subject to obtaining planning approval the garden has potential for development, the side access compliments this by being broad enough for 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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/137447480/1359563) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/137447480/1359564) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #3128157
- **Address:** 31 Ridley Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 1LD
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2005
- **Work Completed:** 20/08/2005
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD | £440,000 | 31/10/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 HAZELWOOD CLOSE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1FF | £275,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 20 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG | £295,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 19 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1DU | £335,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 20 CALVIN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LN | £271,500 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 20 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG | £255,000 | 22/10/2025 | Detached |
| 22 MARKHAM ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HY | £300,000 | 30/09/2025 | Detached |
| 1A HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ | £300,000 | 01/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 49 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD | £327,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 3 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LB | £420,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LB | £490,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 47 CARDIGAN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1BD | £422,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 PINE ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LT | £415,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 30 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1EA | £410,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 82 CALVIN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LW | £420,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached |
| 28 HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ | £410,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ | £405,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached |
| 28A RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LE | £339,950 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 15 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1DU | £350,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| WOODCUTTERS COTTAGE LUTHER ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LH | £270,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached |
| 42 LUTHER ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LL | £337,000 | 28/04/2022 | Detached |
| 17 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG | £386,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD | £390,000 | 28/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £358,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £355,323 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £403,277 (57 Detached, BH9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +17.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,264/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,404/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,544/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Melville Road, BH9 | £2,295/mo | 4 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,295/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £286,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £229,500

*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 £2,295/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £170/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.5%

*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:** £4,167/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -5.7%
- **10y growth:** 19.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.4%

## 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

114 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£440,000 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£4,167/m²

Local average

£403,277 (+17.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,700 of 33,755)

Street crime

387 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Four Bedrooms
Detached House
Garage/Office/Outbuilding
Dining Room
Well-Presented
Conservatory

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Charming four bedroom detached house boasting a spacious rear garden, perfect for outdoor gatherings and relaxation. Ample off-road parking, a convenient garage, and a delightful conservatory for year-round enjoyment. Don't miss the opportunity to own this dream family home!

DESCRIPTION
Charming four bedroom. Ample off-road parking, a convenient garage, and a delightful conservatory for year-round enjoyment. Don't miss the opportunity to own this dream family home!

Entrance Hall

Cloakroom 3' 2" x 5' 6" ( 0.97m x 1.68m )
Double glazed window to side aspect, wash hand basin with vanity unit and YWCA.

Lounge 10' 10" x 20' 6" ( 3.30m x 6.25m )
Double glazed window to front and rear aspect. Electric fireplace, TV and telephone port.

Dining Room 12' x 10' 9" ( 3.66m x 3.28m )
Double glazed window to front aspect, wooden floor and radiator.

Kitchen 8' x 16' 10" ( 2.44m x 5.13m )
Dishwasher, gas oven and hob. Extractor fan.

Utility Room 4' 8" x 14' 1" ( 1.42m x 4.29m )
Washing machine and tumble dryer.

Conservatory 14' 8" x 21' 7" ( 4.47m x 6.58m )
Double glazed window, plastered ceiling.

Bedroom One 10' 10" x 12' ( 3.30m x 3.66m )
Double glazed window to front aspect and radiator. Original wooden flooring.

Bedroom Two 11' x 9' 11" ( 3.35m x 3.02m )
Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator. Built in wardrobe and original wooden floor.

Bedroom Three 10' 4" x 8' ( 3.15m x 2.44m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator and carpet.

Bedroom Four 8' 10" x 8' ( 2.69m x 2.44m )
Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect and carpet.

Bathroom 7' 6" x 5' ( 2.29m x 1.52m )
Wash hand basin and WC. Bath and shower. half tiled.

Additional Information
Subject to obtaining planning approval the garden has potential for development, the side access compliments this by being broad enough for 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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Winton

Connells

Reference: 137447480

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 16/02/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/02/2015

Expiry date: 16/02/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,103/year

Potential heating cost: £702/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,900

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #3128157

Property Details

Street: 31 Ridley Road

Town: BOURNEMOUTH

Postcode: BH9 1LD

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/10/2005

Work Completed: 20/08/2005

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	31/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£440,000	—

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
2 HAZELWOOD CLOSE, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1FF	£275,000	15/12/2025	Detached
20 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG	£295,000	10/12/2025	Detached
19 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1DU	£335,000	02/12/2025	Detached
20 CALVIN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LN	£271,500	28/11/2025	Detached
20 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG	£255,000	22/10/2025	Detached
22 MARKHAM ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HY	£300,000	30/09/2025	Detached
1A HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ	£300,000	01/11/2023	Detached
Same street 49 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD	£327,000	30/03/2023	Detached
3 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LB	£420,000	30/11/2022	Detached
4 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LB	£490,000	21/10/2022	Detached
47 CARDIGAN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1BD	£422,000	21/10/2022	Detached
21 PINE ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LT	£415,000	14/10/2022	Detached
30 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1EA	£410,000	29/09/2022	Detached
82 CALVIN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LW	£420,000	15/08/2022	Detached
28 HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ	£410,000	12/08/2022	Detached
1 HANKINSON ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1HJ	£405,000	28/07/2022	Detached
28A RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LE	£339,950	08/07/2022	Detached
15 GREEN ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1DU	£350,000	23/05/2022	Detached
WOODCUTTERS COTTAGE LUTHER ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LH	£270,000	03/05/2022	Detached
42 LUTHER ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LL	£337,000	28/04/2022	Detached
17 CRICHEL ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1JG	£386,000	31/03/2022	Detached
Same street 21 RIDLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE, BH9 1LD	£390,000	28/03/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £358,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £355,323 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -5.7%

10y growth 19.9%

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

1y (index) -0.8%

5y (index) 11.2%

10y (index) 30.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,264/mo

Realistic £1,404/mo

Optimistic £1,544/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Iceland	0.2 miles
Shop	Margaret Green Animal Rescue	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Peters Hill	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Wycliffe Road	0.2 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital	1.0 miles
Train station	Bournemouth	1.2 miles
University	Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus)	1.4 miles
Hospital	Dorset HealthCare	2.2 miles
Train station	Branksome	2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	101
Shoplifting	100
Anti-social behaviour	85
Vehicle crime	27
Criminal damage and arson	15
Public order	15
Burglary	13
Other theft	11
Drugs	9
Bicycle theft	5
Robbery	3
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	387

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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Requires improvement — 3 Jul 2024
Linwood School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 22 Apr 2013
Talbot House School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 9 Sep 2014
St Martin's School	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

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
4 Bed Detached House, Melville Road, BH9	£2,295/mo	4	0.27 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,295/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%

Max investor price (0.8%) £286,875

Target investor price (1%) £229,500

Gross yield 5.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.2×

Monthly cashflow £170/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.5%

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).