# 1 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SP10 5PN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 40 SWALLOWFIELDS, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE SP10 5PN | | Price | £220,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 43 m² | | Last sold | £189,000 Oct 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 24/05/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,771/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,748 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) - 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/0037-0125-3200-0185-7226) ## Description Offered to the market with no onward chain, this immaculately presented one bedroom semi-detached house is situated within the highly sought after Swallowfields development, enjoying close proximity to a variety of local amenities and excellent transport links. The accommodation is well appointed throughout and begins with a welcoming entrance porch, providing a useful storage space before leading into the comfortable living room. The kitchen flows directly from the living room and is fitted with a range of units, while the conservatory, also accessed from the living room, provides an excellent additional reception space overlooking the rear garden. Upstairs, the property benefits from a generous double bedroom and a well presented bathroom comprising a low level WC, pedestal basin, and bath with shower over. Externally, the property enjoys attractive gardens to both the front and rear. The front garden is laid to lawn with a mature shrub border, creating an appealing approach to the home. The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped and features artificial grass, providing an attractive and particularly low maintenance outdoor space, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A further standout feature is the driveway parking, providing space for several vehicles. Located on a small and popular development, this delightful home would make an ideal first time purchase, investment opportunity, or option for downsizing. Early viewing is highly recommended. EPC rating: F. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 SWALLOWFIELDS, ANDOVER, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SP10 5PN | £189,000 | 23/10/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 MARTIN WAY, ANDOVER, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SP10 5PF | £275,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 3 PLOVER CLOSE, ANDOVER, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SP10 5PG | £335,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 4 SWALLOWFIELDS, ANDOVER, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SP10 5PN | £236,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 111 SWALLOWFIELDS, ANDOVER, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SP10 5PL | £325,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 LARK CLOSE, ANDOVER, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SP10 5PD | £330,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 RIMINI ROAD, SMANNELL, ANDOVER, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SP11 6WN | £202,000 | 24/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £236,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £293,400 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £321,268 (28 Semi-detached, SP10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -31.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Test Valley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,094/mo - **Realistic:** £1,215/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,337/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Basingstoke (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £778/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Turin Court, SP10 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Cashmere Drive, SP11 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Maisonette, Borkum Close, SP10 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Cashmere Drive, SP11 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £911/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £94,800 *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 £948/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-38/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,116/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -0.9% - **10y growth:** 32.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Test Valley; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.7% - **5y growth (index):** 17.3% - **10y growth (index):** 39.6% ## 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)