Sold STC Terraced

49 COVENTRY CLOSE

STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE SG1 4PD

3 beds 2 baths 89 m² Listed 19 Jun 2024 (-772d)

£300,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

89 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£300,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£3,371/m²

Local average

£368,752 (-18.6%)

Street crime

210 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • CHAIN FREE
  • 3 Bedroom Family Home
  • South East Facing Garden
  • Large Open Planned Lounge/ Diner
  • 3 Generous Bedrooms
  • Downstairs W.C
  • Utility Space

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
This CHAIN FREE 3-bedroom mid-terrace home is situated in a well-established neighbourhood, and provides easy access to local amenities, schools, and green spaces.


DESCRIPTION
This CHAIN FREE 3-bedroom mid-terrace home is situated in a well-established neighbourhood, and provides easy access to local amenities, schools, and green spaces.

This home opens to a welcoming entrance hall, with utility space to the side. Perfect for a home working station or a larger coat and shoe area. The hall leads through to a spacious and bright living room. The open-plan design ensures a seamless flow into the dining area, making it perfect for both entertaining and everyday living.

The kitchen features ample storage, lots of countertop space, and direct access to the rear garden,

Upstairs the home comprises of three generously sized bedrooms, each offering a cosy retreat for family members or guests and the family bathroom, providing a 3 piece suite.

The home benefits from a south east facing garden, offering space for relaxation and outdoor activities. The patio area is ideal for summer BBQs and gatherings, making al fresco dining a breeze.

The property benefits from ample communal parking, ensuring convenience for residents and visitors.

Coventry Close is conveniently located just a short drive to Stevenage Town, with cycle paths available the whole way if you are walking or cycling. Allowing direct access to Stevenage Bus Station and Training Station providing access to London Kings Cross within 21 Minutes.

Nearby, you will find bus routes, schools, shopping locations, and recreational facilities.

Entrance Hall 

Downstairs W.C 

Lounge/ Dining Room 10' 9" x 25' 11" ( 3.28m x 7.90m )

Kitchen 7' 5" x 13' 7" ( 2.26m x 4.14m )

Landing 

Bedroom 1 10' 3" x 13' 8" ( 3.12m x 4.17m )

Bedroom 2 10' 3" x 12' 2" ( 3.12m x 3.71m )

Bedroom 3 6' 5" x 10' 10" ( 1.96m x 3.30m )

Bathroom 3' 6" x 7' 7" ( 1.07m x 2.31m )

Garden 



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. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Stevenage

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 149349497

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/10/2016

Expiry date: 25/10/2026

Current heating cost: £485/year

Potential heating cost: £420/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16745430 Recent

Property Details

Street: 49 Coventry Close

Town: STEVENAGE

Postcode: SG1 4PD

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 30/03/2025

Work Completed: 14/03/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17080327 Recent

Property Details

Street: 49 Coventry Close

Town: STEVENAGE

Postcode: SG1 4PD

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 07/12/2025

Work Completed: 19/11/2025

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

404% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/11/2024 (1 year ago) £300,000 +400%
Sold 12/01/2000 (26 years ago) £60,000 +0.8%
Sold 21/12/1999 (26 years ago) £59,500

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
93 MILDMAY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RS £392,100 20/11/2025 Terraced
455 CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4EQ £260,000 09/09/2025 Terraced
202 DURHAM ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4JA £290,000 27/06/2025 Terraced
112 SEFTON ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RN £300,000 27/11/2023 Terraced
60 CHESTER ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4LE £310,000 17/10/2023 Terraced
429 CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4EQ £315,000 31/08/2023 Terraced
193 SEFTON ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RP £425,000 27/01/2023 Terraced
491 CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4EQ £301,500 26/01/2023 Terraced
47 ELY CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4NW £270,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
14 SOUTHWARK CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4PG £376,000 12/12/2022 Terraced
70 SEFTON ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RL £350,000 21/11/2022 Terraced
160 DURHAM ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4HZ £350,000 28/10/2022 Terraced
82 SOUTHWARK CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4PH £328,000 26/09/2022 Terraced
46 ELY CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4NW £320,000 26/09/2022 Terraced
57 SOUTHWARK CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4PQ £340,000 09/09/2022 Terraced
80 EXETER CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4PW £310,000 30/08/2022 Terraced
424 CANTERBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4EA £350,000 25/08/2022 Terraced
24 COVENTRY CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4PB £310,000 30/06/2022 Terraced
116 ELY CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 4NR £288,000 06/06/2022 Terraced
133 MILDMAY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RS £325,000 27/05/2022 Terraced

Area average: £325,530 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.6%
10y growth 25.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stevenage. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 16.2%
10y (index) 34%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stevenage. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,287/mo
Realistic £1,430/mo
Optimistic £1,573/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stevenage.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Sefton Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Pilgrims Way 0.1 miles
Shop Budgens 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Train station Stevenage 1.9 miles
Train station Knebworth 3.8 miles
Hospital Unknown 4.4 miles
Hospital Widecombe Nursing Home 10.8 miles
University University of Hertfordshire 11.0 miles
University Unknown 11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 79
Anti-social behaviour 63
Shoplifting 14
Criminal damage and arson 12
Other theft 12
Public order 9
Drugs 7
Possession of weapons 5
Vehicle crime 4
Other crime 3
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Total incidents 210

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
Martins Wood Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Inadequate — 9 Feb 2022
Giles Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 20 Mar 2023
The Giles Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 19 Jul 2023
The Leys Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 3 Feb 2012

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 Terraced House, Coventry Close, SG1 £1,700/mo 3 0.06 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Jessop Road, SG1 £1,875/mo 3 0.27 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,788/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 6.8% gross yield avg £300,000 sale, £1,700/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.6%
Max investor price (0.8%) £223,500
Target investor price (1%) £178,800
Gross yield 7.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14×
Monthly cashflow £403/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.6%
  • 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).