Sold STC Flat

15 WHARTON AVENUE

SHEFFIELD, SWALLOWNEST, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S26 3SA

2 beds 1 baths 61 m² Listed 20 Jun 2023 (-1128d)

£100,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (S26 3SA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 WHARTON AVENUE, SHEFFIELD, SWALLOWNEST, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S26 3SA |
| Price | £100,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £90,000 Sep 2023 |

## Description

** GUIDE PRICE £100,000 - £110,000 ** IDEALLY SUITED TO THE FIRST TIME BUYER/INVESTOR ** GROUND FLOOR FLAT ** GOOD SIZE REAR GARDEN ** NO CHAIN ** A fantastic opportunity has arisen to purchase this well presented two bedroom ground floor flat with good size rear garden.

This superb property benefits from no upward chain and offers spacious living accommodation briefly comprising: entrance hallway, dining kitchen, WC, lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Located in this popular residential area within easy access to local amenities including shopping facilities, schools, public transport links, the A57 and the M1/M18 motorway network.

* IDEALLY SUITED TO THE FIRST TIME BUYER/INVESTOR

* SUPERB GROUND FLOOR FLAT

* TWO BEDROOMS

* MODERN FITTED KITCHEN

* WELL PRESENTED

* STYLISH BATHROOM

* REAR GARDEN

* NO CHAIN

Accommodation comprises:

* Entrance Hallway

* Dining Kitchen: 4.02m x 2.6m (13' 2" x 8' 6")

* WC: 1.69m x 0.88m (5' 7" x 2' 11")

* Lounge: 4.44m x 4.35m (14' 7" x 14' 3")

* Master Bedroom: 3.25m x 3.63m (10' 8" x 11' 11")

* Bedroom Two: 3.29m x 2.96m (10' 10" x 9' 9")

* Bathroom: 1.66m x 1.58m (5' 5" x 5' 2")

This property is sold on a leasehold basis. The lease length is 125 years and began in 2006. Ground rent of £10.00 is charged on a yearly basis. Annual maintenance fees are £330.00.

## Property Photos

- ![Main Image ](/listings/photos/86215491/1052385) - Main Image 
- ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/86215491/1052386) - Dining Kitchen
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/86215491/1052387) - Rear Garden
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/86215491/1052388) - Master Bedroom
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/86215491/1052389) - Lounge
- ![Lounge 2](/listings/photos/86215491/1052390) - Lounge 2
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/86215491/1052391) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/86215491/1052392) - Bathroom
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/86215491/1052393) - Entrance Hall

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan ](/listings/photos/86215491/1052394) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EER](/listings/photos/86215491/1052395) - EER

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #1949536
- **Address:** 15 Wharton Avenue, Swallownest, S26 3SA
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/08/2004
- **Work Completed:** 15/07/2004
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 WHARTON AVENUE, SWALLOWNEST, SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S26 3SA | £90,000 | 08/09/2023 | Flat |
| 15 WHARTON AVENUE, SWALLOWNEST, SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S26 3SA | £70,000 | 17/08/2012 | Flat |

## 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 RICKNALD CLOSE, AUGHTON, SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S26 3XZ | £98,883 | 04/03/2022 | Flat |
| 49 GRAY AVENUE, SWALLOWNEST, SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S26 3UZ | £100,000 | 04/03/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £99,442 (2 sales)

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £611/mo
- **Realistic:** £679/mo
- **Optimistic:** £747/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/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, King Street, S26 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Alpina Way, S26 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Seymore Road, S26 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £898/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.85% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*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 £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £346/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 14.3%

*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).*

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Rotherham; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 9%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.3%

## 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

61 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£90,000 Sep 2023

Deprivation

Decile 1 (243 of 33,755)

Street crime

111 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

IDEALLY SUITED TO THE FIRST TIME BUYER/INVESTOR
SUPERB GROUND FLOOR FLAT
TWO BEDROOMS
MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
WELL PRESENTED
STYLISH BATHROOM
REAR GARDEN
NO CHAIN

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE £100,000 - £110,000 IDEALLY SUITED TO THE FIRST TIME BUYER/INVESTOR GROUND FLOOR FLAT GOOD SIZE REAR GARDEN NO CHAIN A fantastic opportunity has arisen to purchase this well presented two bedroom ground floor flat with good size rear garden.

This superb property benefits from no upward chain and offers spacious living accommodation briefly comprising: entrance hallway, dining kitchen, WC, lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Located in this popular residential area within easy access to local amenities including shopping facilities, schools, public transport links, the A57 and the M1/M18 motorway network.

* IDEALLY SUITED TO THE FIRST TIME BUYER/INVESTOR
* SUPERB GROUND FLOOR FLAT
* TWO BEDROOMS
* MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
* WELL PRESENTED
* STYLISH BATHROOM
* REAR GARDEN
* NO CHAIN

Accommodation comprises:

* Entrance Hallway

* Dining Kitchen: 4.02m x 2.6m (13' 2" x 8' 6")

* WC: 1.69m x 0.88m (5' 7" x 2' 11")

* Lounge: 4.44m x 4.35m (14' 7" x 14' 3")

* Master Bedroom: 3.25m x 3.63m (10' 8" x 11' 11")

* Bedroom Two: 3.29m x 2.96m (10' 10" x 9' 9")

* Bathroom: 1.66m x 1.58m (5' 5" x 5' 2")

This property is sold on a leasehold basis. The lease length is 125 years and began in 2006. Ground rent of £10.00 is charged on a yearly basis. Annual maintenance fees are £330.00.

Listed by

Sheffield

2Roost

Reference: 86215491

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EER

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #1949536

Property Details

Street: 15 Wharton Avenue

Town: Swallownest

Postcode: S26 3SA

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/08/2004

Work Completed: 15/07/2004

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

29% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/09/2023 (2 years ago)	£90,000	+28.6%
Sold	17/08/2012 (13 years ago)	£70,000	—

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
14 RICKNALD CLOSE, AUGHTON, SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S26 3XZ	£98,883	04/03/2022	Flat
49 GRAY AVENUE, SWALLOWNEST, SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S26 3UZ	£100,000	04/03/2022	Flat

Area average: £99,442 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Rotherham. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.3%

5y (index) 9%

10y (index) 42.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £611/mo

Realistic £679/mo

Optimistic £747/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rotherham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Rotherham: £499/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View S26 3SA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Mason Avenue/Wharton Avenue	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Mason Avenue/Mason Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Bee You	0.6 miles
Shop	Kaleido	0.7 miles
Train station	Woodhouse	1.8 miles
University	The University of Sheffield AMRC	2.7 miles
Train station	Kiveton Bridge	2.9 miles
Hospital	Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E	3.2 miles
Hospital	Cygnet	5.9 miles
University	Unknown	6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	41
Anti-social behaviour	38
Criminal damage and arson	7
Other theft	5
Vehicle crime	5
Burglary	4
Public order	4
Drugs	2
Robbery	2
Shoplifting	2
Other crime	1
Total incidents	111

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
Aughton Junior Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2012
Aughton Early Years Centre	Nursery	0.2 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2020
Springwood Junior Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 9 Jul 2018
Aston Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2024
Swallownest Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 May 2023

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, King Street, S26	£850/mo	2	0.4 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Alpina Way, S26	£795/mo	2	0.52 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Seymore Road, S26	£1,050/mo	2	0.91 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £898/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.85%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250

Target investor price (1%) £85,000

Gross yield 10.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9.8×

Monthly cashflow £346/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 14.3%

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).