# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for rent (RG21 5GX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 GOWER CLOSE, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE RG21 5GX |
| Price | £1,400 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 93 m² |
| Last sold | £159,000 Jan 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £747/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6134-2320-3409-0468-3226)

## Description

EXPLORER -  We are delighted to present to market this spacious 2 double bedroom end of terrace house. The property is just a short walk to the town centre and train station and also benefits from; Two double bedrooms, built in wardrobes, family bathroom with up and over shower, kitchen, enclosed rear garden, gas central heating and 2 allocated parking spaces. UNFURNISHED. Council Tax Band C. NO PETS. NO SMOKING.

The property is situated within 1 mile of Basingstoke town centre, and it's amenities. This includes Basingstoke Railway Station giving access to London within 45minutes. Festival Place offers shopping facilities for all tastes.

Tenant Information: Holding Deposit £323.07 payable once offer accepted to go towards first months rent and 5 x weeks Security Deposit £1615.38 + Remaining First months rent £1076.93 payable 2 working days before check in.

NB. Successful applicants must earn min 30 x rental (1,400pcm x 30) = £42,000 per year

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166003511/612014) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/166003511/612015) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/166003511/612016) - EI Rating

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,192/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,324/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,456/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 Flat, Regent Court, RG21 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 985.7%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,004/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2968.9%

*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:** £15/m²

## 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)