# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TF4 3GY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Griffinswood Close, Telford, TF4 3GY | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £229,995 | ## Description Situated within the ever-popular Lightmoor Village. This beautifully presented three-bedroom home offers stylish modern living. Ideal for 1st time buyers, young families or professionals alike. The property opens into a welcoming entrance hallway leading through to a bright and comfortable lounge, with a large front facing window allowing plenty of natural light to flood the space. A hallway provides access to a convenient ground floor WC and useful storage cupboard, before opening into the heart of the home, a superb open plan kitchen/dining room. Designed for modern lifestyles the kitchen a features contemporary range of high gloss light grey wall and base units, alongside integrated appliances including a dishwasher, fridge freezer, gas hob and electric oven. There is ample space for dining and entertaining with french doors opening directly onto the rear garden creating the fantastic indoor-outdoor feel. Perfect for summer evenings and social gatherings. To the first floor, the generous main bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room offering additional comfort and privacy, two further bedrooms provide flexibility for growing families, guests or those working from home. All served by a modern family bathroom. Externally the property enjoys driveway parking for two vehicles, complete with a EV charging point alongside a generous enclosed rear garden ideal for relaxing, entertaining or family life. Lightmoor Village is one of Telford’s most desirable residential locations, offering a wonderful balance of countryside surroundings and everyday convenience. With woodland walks, green open spaces, excellent local schooling and superb access to Ironbridge and Telford Town Centre. The area continues to prove highly popular with families and commuters alike. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492310) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492311) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492312) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492313) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492314) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492315) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492316) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492317) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492318) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492319) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492320) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492321) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492322) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492323) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88376562/492324) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88376562/492325) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £229,995 | 01/01/2021 | — | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £211,623 (43 Semi-detached, TF4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Telford and Wrekin). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £768/mo - **Realistic:** £853/mo - **Optimistic:** £938/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/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, Portley Road, TF4 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 3.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portley Road, TF4 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 3.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portley Road, TF4 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 3.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portley Road, TF4 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 3.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portley Road, TF4 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 3.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portley Road, TF4 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 3.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Portley Road, TF4 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 3.73 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, New Meadow Road, TF4 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 3.82 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Frame Lane, TF4 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 3.82 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, Springfield Close, TF4 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 3.85 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,135/mo (10 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000 *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 £1,150/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £65/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.1% *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:** 12% - **10y growth:** 32.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Telford and Wrekin; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.4% - **5y growth (index):** 26.6% - **10y growth (index):** 63% ## 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)