Let House Share

40 GLANRAFON

BANGOR, BANGOR, GWYNEDD LL57 1LH

2 beds 1 baths 60 m² Listed 12 Oct 2024 (-658d)

£468 pcm

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# 2 bedroom house share for rent (LL57 1LH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 40 GLANRAFON, BANGOR, BANGOR, GWYNEDD LL57 1LH |
| Price | £468 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £81,500 Sep 2003 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/02/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £563/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £31,025

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0518-1079-6282-9588-2980)

## Description

Located right in the centre of Bangor, 40 Glanrafon is a comfortable two bedroom property conveniently situated across the road from main University buildings. One of the bedrooms is a large and spacious double room with the other bedroom, a cosy single. In addition, both bedrooms have been furnished with plenty of storage. The property also has a large fitted bathroom with bathtub, a spacious lounge area, and a kitchen with dining room table and chairs. Just minutes from main University buildings and Bangor High Street, Glanrafon is the ideal student location. 40 Glanrafon is also positioned close to amenities such as libraries, pubs, clubs, cafes, and supermarket, making it an excellent place to call home.

**Living Room** - 4.03 x 3.24 (13'2" x 10'7") -

**Kitchen** - 3.15 x 3.14 (10'4" x 10'3") -

**Bedroom 1** - 2.98 x 2.65 (9'9" x 8'8") -

**Bedroom 2** - 3.69 x 3.16 (12'1" x 10'4") -

**Bathroom** - 2.65 x 2.17 (8'8" x 7'1") -

**Hallway** -

## Property Photos

- ![40Glanrafon_livingroom1.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639125) - 40Glanrafon_livingroom1.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_livingroom3.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639130) - 40Glanrafon_livingroom3.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_livingroom4.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639136) - 40Glanrafon_livingroom4.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_bedroom1.1.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639138) - 40Glanrafon_bedroom1.1.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_bedroom1.3.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639141) - 40Glanrafon_bedroom1.3.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_bedroom2.2.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639143) - 40Glanrafon_bedroom2.2.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_bedroom2.5.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639145) - 40Glanrafon_bedroom2.5.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_kitchen1.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639147) - 40Glanrafon_kitchen1.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_kitchen2.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639149) - 40Glanrafon_kitchen2.JPG
- ![40Glanrafon_bathroom1.JPG](/listings/photos/153698930/1639151) - 40Glanrafon_bathroom1.JPG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/153698930/1639152) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #8522573
- **Address:** 40 Glanrafon, BANGOR, LL57 1LH
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/11/2011
- **Work Completed:** 08/11/2011
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15785168
- **Address:** 40 Glanrafon, BANGOR, LL57 1LH
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/06/2023
- **Work Completed:** 26/05/2023
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 GLANRAFON, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1LH | £81,500 | 11/09/2003 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 174 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU | £225,000 | 11/06/2025 | Other |
| 196 - 200 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU | £74,400 | 11/06/2025 | Other |
| 210 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NY | £100,000 | 16/06/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 41 GLANRAFON, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1LH | £70,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 201 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU | £55,000 | 30/09/2022 | Other |
| 173 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU | £50,000 | 15/08/2022 | Other |
| 156 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU | £165,000 | 18/03/2022 | Other |

**Street average:** £70,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £111,567 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £226,925 (8 Other, LL57, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -99.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £647/mo
- **Realistic:** £719/mo
- **Optimistic:** £791/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, Pen Castell, LL57 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Pen Castell, LL57 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Neuadd Y Castell, LL57 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Neuadd Y Castell, LL57 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Neuadd Y Castell, LL57 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Vron Square, LL57 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Vron Square, LL57 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Bangor, LL57 | £2,500/mo | 2 | 0.2 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,113/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 205.77% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,300

*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 £963/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2469.2%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £840/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7425.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £8/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 43.5%
- **10y growth:** 623%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Gwynedd; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.4%

## 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

Floor area

60 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£81,500 Sep 2003

Price per m²

£8/m²

Local average

£226,925 (-99.8%)

Street crime

246 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Double bed(s)
Fully managed property
Garden
Washing machine
Price Per Person

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Bangor

Varcity Living Limited

Reference: 153698930

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/02/2018

Expiry date: 08/02/2028

Current heating cost: £563/year

Potential heating cost: £348/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £31,025

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
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)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8522573

Property Details

Street: 40 Glanrafon

Town: BANGOR

Postcode: LL57 1LH

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/11/2011

Work Completed: 08/11/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15785168 Recent

Property Details

Street: 40 Glanrafon

Town: BANGOR

Postcode: LL57 1LH

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/06/2023

Work Completed: 26/05/2023

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	11/09/2003 (22 years ago)	£81,500	—

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
174 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU	£225,000	11/06/2025	Other
196 - 200 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU	£74,400	11/06/2025	Other
210 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NY	£100,000	16/06/2023	Other
Same street 41 GLANRAFON, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1LH	£70,000	02/12/2022	Terraced
201 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU	£55,000	30/09/2022	Other
173 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU	£50,000	15/08/2022	Other
156 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NU	£165,000	18/03/2022	Other

Street average: £70,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £111,567 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 43.5%

10y growth 623%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gwynedd. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.1%

5y (index) 16.6%

10y (index) 45.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £647/mo

Realistic £719/mo

Optimistic £791/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gwynedd.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LL57 1LH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Ffordd Deiniol	0.0 miles
Shop	Alton Murphy	0.1 miles
Shop	More Than Beds	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Bangor Bus Station	0.1 miles
Train station	Bangor	0.4 miles
Hospital	Ysbyty Gwynedd	1.8 miles
Train station	Llanfairpwll	3.3 miles
Hospital	Ysbyty Cefni	7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	83
Anti-social behaviour	57
Shoplifting	27
Criminal damage and arson	22
Public order	17
Other theft	13
Vehicle crime	11
Drugs	5
Burglary	3
Theft from the person	3
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	2
Other crime	1
Total incidents	246

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
Ysgol Y Garnedd	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Bangor Independent School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Bangor Centre for Developmental Disabilities	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
St Gerards School Trust	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes	Other	0.4 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
2 Bed Terraced House, Pen Castell, LL57	£950/mo	2	0.06 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Pen Castell, LL57	£900/mo	2	0.07 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Neuadd Y Castell, LL57	£975/mo	2	0.11 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Neuadd Y Castell, LL57	£975/mo	2	0.11 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Neuadd Y Castell, LL57	£975/mo	2	0.11 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Vron Square, LL57	£800/mo	2	0.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Vron Square, LL57	£825/mo	2	0.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Bangor, LL57	£2,500/mo	2	0.2 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,113/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 205.77%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,375

Target investor price (1%) £96,300

Gross yield 2469.2%

Monthly cashflow £840/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7425.8%

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).
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).