17 LINDENCROFT
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE SG6 4NL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
74 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£325,000 Mar 2024
Price per m²
£4,392/m²
Local average
£353,227 (-8%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,920 of 33,755)
Street crime
143 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Spacious wrap around garden.
- Potential to get off road parking subject to the relevant consents.
- Two good size bedrooms.
- Potential to extend (STPP).
- CHAIN FREE.
- Walking distance to local shops and schools.
- Perfect for a first time buyer.
- Good size lounge/diner.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
* CHAIN FREE * Offered to the market is this well presented and spacious property situated in a quiet and desirable location, within walking distance to local shops and schools. The property sits on a spacious plot benefiting two good size bedrooms, spacious kitchen, and a wrap around garden.
DESCRIPTION
Letchworth Garden City:...
Letchworth is the world's first Garden City that was founded by Ebenezer Howard in 1903, with a vision that would relieve the poverty and slum conditions suffered by so many within the late Victorian era. With a dream of Garden Cities where the best elements of town and country would be combined from the town in order to be used to benefit the ordinary townspeople. Now more than 100 years on, the Estate is now managed by the Heritage Foundation.
Location:
- 35 minutes to London King's Cross by train.
- A1(M), junctions 9 & 10. Stevenage (9 miles). Welwyn Garden City (14 miles). M25 (20 miles). Luton (14 miles). Cambridge (25 miles).
- Local Airports - Luton (13 miles) and Stansted (29 miles).
Education:
- Eleven schools provide a mix of infant, junior and primary level education.
- A specialist primary school for children with moderate learning difficulties.
- Two secondary schools, The Highfield School (Science Specialist) and Fearnhill School (Maths and Computing College).
- Two independent schools, St Christopher School and St Francis' College.
Leisure Facilities:
- 13.6 mile Garden City Greenway - Letchworth's circular walk and cycle path.
- Standalone Farm.
- First Garden City Heritage Museum.
- Health & Fitness - Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, North Herts Leisure Centre, Nuffield Health Club, Spirella Fitness and more...
- Sport - Over 20 Garden City clubs, football, rugby, badminton, running club and more...
Internal
Entrance Hall
Split entrance hall with large utility cupboard, fitted carpet, meter cupboard/fuse box and porthole window.
Lounge 18' 10" max x 10' 11" max ( 5.74m max x 3.33m max )
Triple aspect double glazed windows, fitted carpet, TV point, fireplace currently blocked, radiator.
Kitchen 14' 6" x 8' 4" ( 4.42m x 2.54m )
Fitted kitchen with range of wooden effect wall and base units, sink/drainer and worktops, integrated oven and electric hob, tiled splashbacks, space for fridge/freezer and washing machine, tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window and door to rear porch.
Fist Floor
Landing
Fitted carpet, airing cupboard housing a water tank and boiler, double glazed window.
Bedroom One 12' 3" max x 10' 7" into recess ( 3.73m max x 3.23m into recess )
Double glazed window, fitted carpet, loft access, built in cupboard and radiator.
Bedroom Two 17' 11" max x 11' 1" max ( 5.46m max x 3.38m max )
Triple aspect double glazed windows, fitted carpet and radiator.
Bathroom
Modern fitted bathroom comprising wash hand basin and bath tub, heated towel rail, wall fan heater, lino flooring, bathroom wall cabinet and double glazed window.
Separate Wc
WC, lino flooring and double glazed window.
External
Front Garden
Wrap around front garden laid to grassed lawn, gated side entrance.
Rear Garden
Rear garden mainly laid to lawn, flower beds, shrubs, shingled area, garden shed, brick out house/storage shed.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Listed by
Letchworth Garden City
Connells
Reference: 143179376
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 08/04/2017
Expiry date: 07/04/2027
Current heating cost: £686/year
Potential heating cost: £454/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,945
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6589829
Property Details
Street: 17 Lindencroft
Town: LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Postcode: SG6 4NL
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 02/06/2009
Work Completed: 14/05/2009
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 | 07/03/2024 (2 years ago) | £325,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 WOODHURST, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4LX | £375,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 44 DANESCROFT, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4RW | £445,000 | 18/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 12 EASTERN WAY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4NZ | £330,000 | 07/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 9 THE LINK, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4NN | £330,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 48 DANESCROFT, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4RW | £360,000 | 31/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 WOODHURST, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4LX | £375,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 NORTHFIELDS, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4RH | £390,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 NORTHFIELDS, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4RJ | £360,000 | 28/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 NORTHFIELDS, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4RJ | £375,750 | 01/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 8A NORTHFIELDS, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4RL | £245,500 | 22/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 9 THE LINK, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4NN | £340,000 | 29/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 75 NORTHFIELDS, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4RE | £335,000 | 27/09/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £355,104 (12 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): North Hertfordshire. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Linden Green | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Norton Way Honda | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Motorcycle Pit Stop | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Letchworth Garden City | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Baldock | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 6.8 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 8.0 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus | 8.5 miles |
| Hospital | Widecombe Nursing Home | 10.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Total incidents | 143 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 23 Jun 2024 |
| The Grange Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 2 Mar 2022 |
| Stonehill School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 16 Mar 2018 |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 19 Dec 2012 |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 16 Feb 2011 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).