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57 WATERSIDE CLOSE

WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS WV2 1HN

3 beds 1 baths Listed 15 Jul 2016 (-3669d)

£145,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WV2 1HN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 57 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS WV2 1HN |
| Price | £145,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £139,000 Feb 2017 |

## Description

Located within a most attractive and imposing development and constructed to a high specification, this executive 3 bedroom semi-detached house resides within a unique and enviable position.

The well appointed living space, which benefits from GCH and UPVC double glazed windows boasts many fine features including: Inviting entrance hall, guest cloakroom, lounge with feature gas coal effect fire with stone surround leading to splendid kitchen/diner fitted with a comprehensive range of units and integral appliances to include, hob, oven and extractor fan. The master bedroom is a double room complete with french windows leading to the pleasant balcony and has an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also a generous double bedroom and the third bedroom is a good sized single room. The bathroom comprises of a modern white suite with bath, overhead shower, hand basin and w/c. Overall, the features of this delightful house create a most stylish and airy living environment. In addition there are lawned gardens to the rear and a driveway for one vehicle.

Extremely convenient for commuting as motorway networks and the City centre are a short drive away. Viewing is absolutely essential to fully appreciate the standard of accommodation on offer.

Call MANDERS ESTATES on 01902 249259 to arrange viewing.

**Hallway** - 0.99 x 2.18 (3'2" x 7'1") - Inviting entrance hallway with access into guest cloakroom.

**Guest Cloakroom** - Useful downstairs guest cloakroom comprising w/c and hand basin.

**Lounge** - 4.42 x 5.30 (14'6" x 17'4") - Spacious lounge with stairs to first floor. Wood effect laminate flooring. Stone feature fireplace with gas coal effect fire. Radiator.

**Kitchen/Diner** - 2.75 x 4.14 (9'0" x 13'6") - Comprehensively fitted kitchen with a range of matching wall and base units. Integrated hob, oven and extractor fan. Tiled splash backs. Good size storage cupboard. French windows giving access to rear garden. Tiled floor.

**Bathroom** - 1.92 x 1.70 (6'3" x 5'6") - Modern white suite comprising: Bath with overhead shower, hand basin and w/c. Tiles to splash back and floor. Radiator.

**Bedroom One** - Principal bedroom which is of a good size. A particularly nice feature of this room are the french windows leading out onto a pleasant balcony. Radiator. Door into En-suite.

**En-Suite** - 1.30 x 1.82 (4'3" x 5'11") - En-suite shower room comprising double shower with on trend brick effect, hand basin with w/c. Radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 2.43 x 3.23 (7'11" x 10'7") - Double bedroom with rear aspect. Radiator.

**Bedroom Three** - 1.77 x 2.60 (5'9" x 8'6") - Good sized third bedroom. Radiator.

**Exterior** - The property is approached via a tarmacadam driveway with room for one car. The rear of the property can be accessed via a side pathway that runs to the side of the house. To the rear there are pleasant lawned gardens.

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 57 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £139,000 | 27/02/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 76 POND LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HJ | £220,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 2 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £165,000 | 06/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 55 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £210,000 | 03/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 27 POND GROVE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HQ | £180,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £210,000 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 389 DUDLEY ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 3AY | £160,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 SILVERBIRCH ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HS | £248,500 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £245,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 POND GROVE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HQ | £141,500 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £150,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 107 POND LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HG | £160,000 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 54 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £160,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 58 NAPIER ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 3DX | £144,000 | 22/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 32 ELM FARM ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 3DF | £152,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN | £97,000 | 28/10/2021 | Flat |
| 46 POND LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HG | £130,000 | 12/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 SILVERBIRCH ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HS | £130,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 SILVERBIRCH ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HS | £110,000 | 09/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £176,714 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £161,455 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £209,000 (13 Semi-detached, WV2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -30.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £844/mo
- **Realistic:** £938/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,032/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 Flat, Cleveland St, WV1 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500

*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 £895/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £209/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 39.1%
- **10y growth:** 66.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 5.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 76.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 2
- **Risk:** In flood risk area
- **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Last sold

£139,000 Feb 2017

Local average

£209,000 (-30.6%)

Street crime

515 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

MODERN THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED
EN-SUITE TO PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
OFF ROAD PARKING
PERFECT FIRST TIME BUYER HOME
GAS CENTRAL HEATNG
DOUBLE GLAZED THROUGHOUT

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Located within a most attractive and imposing development and constructed to a high specification, this executive 3 bedroom semi-detached house resides within a unique and enviable position.

The well appointed living space, which benefits from GCH and UPVC double glazed windows boasts many fine features including: Inviting entrance hall, guest cloakroom, lounge with feature gas coal effect fire with stone surround leading to splendid kitchen/diner fitted with a comprehensive range of units and integral appliances to include, hob, oven and extractor fan. The master bedroom is a double room complete with french windows leading to the pleasant balcony and has an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also a generous double bedroom and the third bedroom is a good sized single room. The bathroom comprises of a modern white suite with bath, overhead shower, hand basin and w/c. Overall, the features of this delightful house create a most stylish and airy living environment. In addition there are lawned gardens to the rear and a driveway for one vehicle.

Extremely convenient for commuting as motorway networks and the City centre are a short drive away. Viewing is absolutely essential to fully appreciate the standard of accommodation on offer.

Call MANDERS ESTATES on 01902 249259 to arrange viewing.

Hallway - 0.99 x 2.18 (3'2" x 7'1") - Inviting entrance hallway with access into guest cloakroom.

Guest Cloakroom - Useful downstairs guest cloakroom comprising w/c and hand basin.

Lounge - 4.42 x 5.30 (14'6" x 17'4") - Spacious lounge with stairs to first floor. Wood effect laminate flooring. Stone feature fireplace with gas coal effect fire. Radiator.

Kitchen/Diner - 2.75 x 4.14 (9'0" x 13'6") - Comprehensively fitted kitchen with a range of matching wall and base units. Integrated hob, oven and extractor fan. Tiled splash backs. Good size storage cupboard. French windows giving access to rear garden. Tiled floor.

Bathroom - 1.92 x 1.70 (6'3" x 5'6") - Modern white suite comprising: Bath with overhead shower, hand basin and w/c. Tiles to splash back and floor. Radiator.

Bedroom One - Principal bedroom which is of a good size. A particularly nice feature of this room are the french windows leading out onto a pleasant balcony. Radiator. Door into En-suite.

En-Suite - 1.30 x 1.82 (4'3" x 5'11") - En-suite shower room comprising double shower with on trend brick effect, hand basin with w/c. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.43 x 3.23 (7'11" x 10'7") - Double bedroom with rear aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 1.77 x 2.60 (5'9" x 8'6") - Good sized third bedroom. Radiator.

Exterior - The property is approached via a tarmacadam driveway with room for one car. The rear of the property can be accessed via a side pathway that runs to the side of the house. To the rear there are pleasant lawned gardens.

Listed by

Wolverhampton

Manders Estates Ltd

Reference: 55171756

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 2

Risk: In flood risk area

Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/02/2017 (9 years ago)	£139,000	—

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
76 POND LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HJ	£220,000	01/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 2 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN	£165,000	06/12/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 55 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN	£210,000	03/07/2024	Semi-detached
27 POND GROVE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HQ	£180,000	03/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 3 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN	£210,000	24/04/2023	Semi-detached
389 DUDLEY ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 3AY	£160,000	13/04/2023	Semi-detached
32 SILVERBIRCH ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HS	£248,500	17/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 4 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN	£245,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
28 POND GROVE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HQ	£141,500	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 15 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN	£150,000	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
107 POND LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HG	£160,000	28/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 54 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN	£160,000	29/11/2021	Semi-detached
58 NAPIER ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 3DX	£144,000	22/11/2021	Semi-detached
32 ELM FARM ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 3DF	£152,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 35 WATERSIDE CLOSE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HN	£97,000	28/10/2021	Flat
46 POND LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HG	£130,000	12/10/2021	Semi-detached
2 SILVERBIRCH ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HS	£130,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
2 SILVERBIRCH ROAD, WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, WV2 1HS	£110,000	09/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £176,714 (7 sales)

Area average: £161,455 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 39.1%

10y growth 66.3%

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

1y (index) 5.4%

5y (index) 32.7%

10y (index) 76.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £844/mo

Realistic £938/mo

Optimistic £1,032/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wolverhampton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Black Country: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Premier Store	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Pond Lane / Lilleshall Crescent	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Train station	Wolverhampton	1.0 miles
University	University of Wolverhampton Wulfruna Campus	1.0 miles
University	University of Wolverhampton	1.2 miles
Hospital	Bilston Street Surgery	2.1 miles
Train station	Coseley	2.5 miles
Hospital	krishna pemmaraju	2.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	219
Shoplifting	65
Other theft	41
Public order	41
Criminal damage and arson	30
Vehicle crime	25
Burglary	21
Drugs	17
Possession of weapons	13
Anti-social behaviour	12
Theft from the person	9
Robbery	8
Bicycle theft	7
Other crime	7
Total incidents	515

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
Grove Primary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Jun 2024
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2024
Phoenix Nursery School	Nursery	0.2 miles	Good — 3 Apr 2014
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2014
Graiseley Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 23 Jun 2024

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 Flat, Cleveland St, WV1	£895/mo	3	0.73 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.62%

Max investor price (0.8%) £111,875

Target investor price (1%) £89,500

Gross yield 7.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.5×

Monthly cashflow £209/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 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).

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