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GODFREY HOUSE, EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX CM20 2UF

1 beds 1 baths 570 sq ft Listed 26 Jan 2026 (-148d)

£240,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 23 Mar 2026

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

53 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£218,000 May 2024

Price per m²

£4,528/m²

Local average

£205,286 (+16.9%)

Street crime

308 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • One bed apartment
  • Presented to a high standard throughout
  • Open plan Kitchen/living area
  • Long lease
  • Close to local amenities
  • Early viewing advised

Description

GUIDE PRICE £240,000-£250,000. Fortune and Coates are delighted to welcome to the market this beautiful one bedroom 7th floor apartment situated in the popular and convenient location of Godfrey House, Harlow.

Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting hallway that leads to the spacious open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area. The large windows in this room allow natural light to flood in, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere ideal for entertaining family and friends.

The kitchen is a standout feature of the apartment, showcasing sleek white wall and base units that are beautifully complemented by under-cabinet lighting. It is fully equipped with integrated appliances, including an oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. A water softener with a boiling water tap adds a touch of luxury, while the ample space for a dining table makes it a perfect setting for meals and gatherings.

The generously sized double bedroom provides plenty of room for furnishings and storage, enhanced by built-in mirrored wardrobes that add a touch of elegance to the space. The stylish bathroom is thoughtfully designed, featuring partial tiling, a fitted bath with a wall-mounted shower, a low-level W/C, and a cabinet sink. The digitally controlled shower and tap, along with the mirrored cabinet for additional storage, enhance the practicality and modernity of this lovely apartment.

Godfrey House, Harlow is perfectly positioned for convenience and commuters, with Harlow Town train station just a matter of minutes’ walk away, offering direct links to London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. The property is also within easy reach of the A10, A414 and M11 motorway. Harlow Town Centre is close by, providing an array of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, restaurants and a cinema, with Queensgate Retail Park within walking distance. Harlow Town Park is also a short walk away, offering an extensive green space.

Lounge/Kitche/Diner - 3.88 x 7.01 (12'8" x 22'11") -

Bedroom - 3.17 x 3.78 (10'4" x 12'4") -

AGENT NOTE: The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale, and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

Listed by

Harlow

Fortune & Coates

Reference: 171460769

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/04/2023

Expiry date: 12/04/2033

Current heating cost: £187/year

Potential heating cost: £187/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/05/2024 (2 years ago) £218,000

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
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 93 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £347,500 23/02/2026 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 70 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £250,000 15/12/2025 Flat
EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 213 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2TJ £190,000 12/12/2025 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 21 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £230,000 21/11/2025 Flat
14 TURVIN CRESCENT, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FW £321,000 21/11/2025 Flat
EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 168 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2GS £200,000 20/11/2025 Flat
EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 31 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2JE £170,000 16/01/2025 Flat
16 TURVIN CRESCENT, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FW £420,000 06/12/2023 Flat
HEPWORTH HOUSE 7 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UB £220,000 22/11/2023 Flat
EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 249 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2TJ £305,000 23/10/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 90 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £293,000 31/08/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 65 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £231,500 18/08/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 54 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £238,500 31/07/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 53 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £321,650 19/05/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 69 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £315,500 12/05/2023 Flat
MILL COURT FLAT 44 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2JG £150,000 05/05/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 86 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £237,500 14/04/2023 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 2 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £226,500 31/03/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 85 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £325,850 30/03/2023 Flat
Same street GODFREY HOUSE 93 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF £308,000 27/03/2023 Flat
1 KIRKPATRICK PLACE, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FX £395,000 21/03/2023 Flat
EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 128 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2GS £253,000 15/02/2023 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 5 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £335,000 10/02/2023 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 12 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £304,000 24/01/2023 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 14 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £280,000 22/12/2022 Flat
MILL COURT FLAT 61 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2JG £205,000 21/12/2022 Flat
2 KIRKPATRICK PLACE, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FX £382,500 21/12/2022 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 16 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £231,800 21/12/2022 Flat
MOORE HOUSE 34 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD £227,100 20/12/2022 Flat

Street average: £291,000 (9 sales)

Area average: £264,795 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 55.9%
10y growth -1.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East of England. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -6.5%
5y (index) -0.2%
10y (index) 13.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East of England. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,150/mo
Realistic £1,278/mo
Optimistic £1,406/mo

Based on Postcode area CM → East of England.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £808/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Edinburgh Gate

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Broadley Garage 0.1 miles
Shop Bladez Barbers 0.1 miles
Bus stop Harlow Town Railway Station 0.2 miles
Train station Harlow Town 0.2 miles
Bus stop Allende Avenue 0.3 miles
Hospital Princess Alexandra Hospital 0.9 miles
Train station Harlow Mill 1.6 miles
Hospital Lister House Health Centre 1.9 miles
University University of Hertfordshire 11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 94
Shoplifting 43
Anti-social behaviour 33
Other theft 28
Public order 22
Criminal damage and arson 19
Drugs 16
Bicycle theft 13
Vehicle crime 12
Burglary 10
Theft from the person 7
Other crime 6
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 308

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Burnt Mill Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 11 Jun 2023
St Alban's Catholic Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 20 Apr 2015
Pemberley Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 4 Jun 2018
Freshwaters Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 May 2015
Harlow College Other 0.7 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
Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, Essex, CM20 £1,350/mo 1 0.01 miles Rightmove
1 Bed Flat, Rivermill, CM20 £1,200/mo 1 0.5 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,275/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 5.7% gross yield avg £283,700 sale, £1,350/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £159,375
Target investor price (1%) £127,500
Gross yield 6.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.7×
Monthly cashflow £177/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.1%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).