31 SHEEP COTE ROAD
ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S60 4BZ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
84 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£257,500 Jul 2025
Price per m²
£2,917/m²
Local average
£214,884 (+14%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,500 of 33,755)
Street crime
121 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Semi detached
- Three bedrooms
- Two reception rooms
- Drive and garage
- Popular location
- Council tax band c
- Commuter links
- Freehold
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The ground floor layout begins with a porch leading through to the entrance hall, where stairs rise to the first floor. The lounge sits at the front of the house, featuring a bay window, gas fire with a surround, and double internal doors that open into the dining room. This second reception space includes patio doors leading to the garden, allowing for a good connection between indoor and outdoor areas. Together, these two rooms create a more flexible living and dining arrangement, whether for day-to-day use or when extra space is needed for visitors.
The kitchen is positioned at the rear of the house, with a range of fitted wall and base units offering practical storage and integrated appliances including a fridge freezer, washing machine, oven, hob and extractor. The kitchen is a sensible space in its current layout and offers further potential for anyone looking to modernise or adapt it in future. From a functional perspective, everything is already in place, making this a very usable home from day one.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms in total-two doubles and a single. The main bedroom benefits from a bay window that brings in additional light, while the remaining rooms offer flexibility for family, guests or work-from-home use. The shower room features a white three-piece suite with shower enclosure, wash basin and WC, with neutral tiling and fixtures in place.
The plot offers some good outdoor space, starting with a lawned front garden and a driveway that runs to the side of the house, giving off-street parking and access to a single garage. At the back, there's a paved patio area leading onto a lawn, all enclosed by fencing and offering a pleasant outlook with rear-facing views that give a more open feel than many similar homes.
Whiston is a consistently popular area, due in part to its village feel combined with excellent access to both Rotherham town centre and major transport links. The M1 and M18 are easily reached, making this a strong option for commuters travelling to Sheffield, Doncaster or further afield. Rotherham Central railway station is just under 3 miles away, providing regular services to Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester. Bus routes also run along nearby roads, making travel into town or to Meadowhall straightforward.
Local amenities are close by, including a Morrisons and Aldi at nearby Parkgate, with additional supermarkets and retail options in Rotherham town centre. For families, the area is well-served by schools, including Whiston Junior and Infant School and Oakwood High School, both of which are within easy reach. There are also local parks and green spaces, including nearby Sitwell Park and Whiston Brook, ideal for weekend walks or time outdoors.
This is a house that has clearly been well maintained over time, including the recent roof works, and would suit a buyer looking for a well-proportioned home that's ready to move into with scope to put their own stamp on things over time. The two reception rooms and private garden space make it especially practical, and the combination of transport links and school access adds to the long-term appeal.
FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH With door to the entrance hall, front facing entrance door, tiled floor, side and front facing windows.
ENTRANCE HALL With a staircase rising to the first floor landing, side facing window and delph shelf.
LOUNGE A generous size room with front facing bay window. The focal point of the room is the feature fire surround housing the gas fire with back boiler behind and double doors open into the dining room.
DINING ROOM Having patio doors which open onto the rear garden and offer views.
KITCHEN Have a range of fitted wall and base units. Base units are set beneath worktops which include a one and a half bowl sink, hob, oven, integrated fridge freezer, integrated washing machine, downlights to the ceiling, tiled floor, tiled splash backs, side facing entrance door and rear facing window offering views.
LANDING With loft access, cupboard and side facing window.
BEDROOM ONE A double size room with front facing bay window.
BEDROOM TWO A double size room with built in cupboard, rear facing window offering views.
BEDROOM THREE A single size room with built in cupboard and front facing window.
SHOWER ROOM Having a white three piece suite which comprises of a low flush w.c, wash hand basin, walk in shower, rear facing window, downlights to the ceiling, tiled and decorative boarding to the walls.
OUTSIDE ** To the front of the property is a lawn with borders with drive to the side with double gates. A single garage. Rear garden has a patio area with electric awning above the patio doors, lawn and far reaching view beyond.
Listed by
Rotherham
The Property Franchise Group
Reference: 159970736
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 28/03/2025
Current heating cost: £1,048/year
Potential heating cost: £642/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #15812038 Recent
Property Details
Street: 31 Sheep Cote Road
Town: ROTHERHAM
Postcode: S60 4BZ
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 18/06/2023
Work Completed: 30/05/2023
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 | 04/07/2025 (10 months ago) | £257,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 GALLOW TREE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S65 3EF | £195,000 | 29/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 79 SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BZ | £245,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 253 WICKERSLEY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4JS | £275,000 | 21/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 97 EAST BAWTRY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BX | £260,000 | 21/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 43 SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BZ | £218,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 235 WICKERSLEY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4JS | £275,000 | 12/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 70 GALLOW TREE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S65 3EF | £192,000 | 18/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street HOYLAKE SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BZ | £300,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 50 GALLOW TREE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S65 3EF | £325,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 EAST BAWTRY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BX | £220,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 5B SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BZ | £350,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street HOYLAKE SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BZ | £375,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 4 FRANCIS DRIVE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BS | £275,000 | 03/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 GALLOW TREE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S65 3EF | £192,000 | 25/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 286 WICKERSLEY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4JR | £233,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 112 LATHE ROAD, WHISTON, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4LS | £206,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 BRECKS LANE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S65 3JG | £240,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 BRECKS LANE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S65 3JQ | £235,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 BRECKS LANE, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S65 3JG | £257,500 | 11/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 98 SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4DA | £200,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 100 SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4DA | £203,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 85 EAST BAWTRY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BX | £237,500 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 SHEEP COTE ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4DA | £211,000 | 12/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 81 EAST BAWTRY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4BX | £222,000 | 04/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 244 WICKERSLEY ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 4JR | £230,000 | 28/05/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £297,600 (5 sales)
Area average: £234,200 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Rotherham. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Rotherham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rotherham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Rotherham: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | East Bawtry Road/Wickersley Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | PN Alarms | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Global Travel | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Rotherham Central | 2.4 miles |
| University | The University of Sheffield AMRC | 3.5 miles |
| Train station | Woodhouse | 4.2 miles |
| Hospital | Phlebotomy Drive Through Service | 6.4 miles |
| University | Sheffield Hallam University | 6.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 121 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listerdale Junior Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 19 Sep 2024 |
| Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 17 Nov 2021 |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 23 Apr 2024 |
| Sitwell Infant School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 3 Jul 2014 |
| Sitwell Junior School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 22 Apr 2013 |
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, Grange Road, S60 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).