# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TS5 8QJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 165 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, MIDDLESBROUGH TS5 8QJ |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Floor area | 108 m² |
| Last sold | £220,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 03/02/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £835/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,525

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£25)
- 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/8304-2243-8229-5907-5253)

## Description

SMITH & FRIENDS are delighted to offer to the market this beautiful and well presented three bedroom semi detached property situated within this highly sought after location. The property benefits form gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. The living accomdation briefly comprises; entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor landing ,living room, rear dining room, opening to a modern, fully equipped  fitted kitchen and an open plan family space ideal for entertaining or would be suitable for home office use.  To the first-floor are three bedrooms, the master bedroom with quality fitted wardrobes and two further well-sized bedrooms. To complete the first floor is the modern family bathroom fitted with a four piece suite comprising of; cast iron roll top bath, double walk in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, and low flush WC. Externally to the front of the property is a driveway leading to a single detached garage and a well cared for lawned front garden. To the rear of the property is a fantastic plot which is not overlooked and offers a high degree of privacy, briefly comprising of lawn, patio area and fenced boundaries. Viewings come highly recommended to fully appreciate.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/152144507/1434731) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/152144507/1434732) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/152144507/1434733) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/152144507/1434734) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/152144507/1434735) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/152144507/1434736) - Lounge
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/152144507/1434737) - Dining Area
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/152144507/1434738) - Dining Area
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/152144507/1434739)
- ![Halway](/listings/photos/152144507/1434740) - Halway
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/152144507/1434741) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/152144507/1434742) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/152144507/1434743) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/152144507/1434744) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/152144507/1434745) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/152144507/1434746) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/152144507/1434747) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/152144507/1434748) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10019721
- **Address:** 165 Heythrop Drive, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/01/2014
- **Work Completed:** 02/12/2013
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14146399
- **Address:** 165 Heythrop Drive, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/08/2020
- **Work Completed:** 12/08/2020
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 165 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QJ | £220,000 | 30/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 165 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QJ | £180,000 | 28/08/2020 | Semi-detached |
| 165 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QJ | £160,000 | 30/10/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 ASTERLEY DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QE | £92,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 182 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QH | £150,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 STONELEIGH AVENUE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AR | £155,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HADNALL CLOSE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QP | £247,500 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 LEXDEN AVENUE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AP | £155,000 | 02/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 4 ASTERLEY DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QD | £180,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 LEXDEN AVENUE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AP | £145,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 CHALFORD OAKS, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QF | £160,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 39 ASTERLEY DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QE | £169,995 | 29/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 40 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QB | £164,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 MINSTERLEY DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QU | £160,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 CHALFORD OAKS, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QG | £203,620 | 03/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LEXDEN AVENUE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AP | £240,000 | 27/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 STONELEIGH AVENUE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AR | £190,000 | 21/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 77 CHALFORD OAKS, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QG | £207,500 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 143 MANDALE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AN | £170,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 89 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QW | £164,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 48 ASTERLEY DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QE | £172,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 MANDALE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AS | £155,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 85 MANDALE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8AE | £201,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 115 HEYTHROP DRIVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8QJ | £160,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £160,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £174,081 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £175,107 (98 Semi-detached, TS5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +25.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £632/mo
- **Realistic:** £702/mo
- **Optimistic:** £772/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hambledon Road, TS5 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Langley Avenue, TS17 | £650/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £775/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £96,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £77,500

*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 £775/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-194/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6%

*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:** £2,037/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.7%
- **10y growth:** 26.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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