# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (SG7 5FH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 13, NORTON PLACE, ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE SG7 5FH | | Price | £445,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Council tax | TBC | | Last sold | £435,000 Feb 2025 | ## Description This spectacular 2 bedroom apartment in Baldock, Hertfordshire is part of the Norton Place development from the award-winning McCarthy Stone. A private retirement apartment, Apartment 13 is located on the first floor, is low-maintenance and contains extra safety features. See the exclusive benefits and highlights this property has to offer in the development information. This wonderful property also benefits from:  Stunning, fully furnished apartment designed by expert interior designersBeautiful, large floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the space with natural lightSpacious master bedroom featuring a luxurious walk-in wardrobe for ample storageGorgeous garden views ## Property Photos - ![This beautiful apartment is sold fully furnished](/listings/photos/156045698/558337) - This beautiful apartment is sold fully furnished - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156045698/558338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156045698/558340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156045698/558342) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156045698/558345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156045698/558346) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156045698/558349) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156045698/558353) - ![Typical bedroom](/listings/photos/156045698/558362) - Typical bedroom - ![Typical kitchen](/listings/photos/156045698/558369) - Typical kitchen - ![Typical living room](/listings/photos/156045698/558379) - Typical living room - ![EPC](/listings/photos/156045698/558390) - EPC - ![Entrance/Lobby](/listings/photos/156045698/558395) - Entrance/Lobby - ![Bistro](/listings/photos/156045698/558399) - Bistro - ![Bistro](/listings/photos/156045698/558403) - Bistro ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/156045698/558405) - Floorplan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 13 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £435,000 | 26/02/2025 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | EAGLE COURT 5 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5AL | £320,000 | 18/12/2025 | Other | | 54 CHURCH STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5AF | £445,000 | 21/07/2025 | Other | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 41 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £290,910 | 19/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 4 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £471,500 | 29/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 19 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £468,000 | 31/10/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 23 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £336,500 | 26/01/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 27 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £299,995 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 50 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £312,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 15 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £461,000 | 26/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 39 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £248,502 | 24/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 34 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £252,194 | 24/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 48 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £252,194 | 24/10/2023 | Flat | | 9 - 15 HITCHIN STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6AL | £600,000 | 28/09/2023 | Other | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 38 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £461,000 | 30/08/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 2 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £355,000 | 24/08/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 26 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £336,500 | 25/07/2023 | Flat | | 19A WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QB | £415,000 | 31/10/2022 | Other | | 10 THE SYCAMORES, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5BJ | £615,000 | 28/01/2022 | Other | | 18 WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QN | £120,000 | 14/10/2021 | Other | **Street average:** £349,638 (13 sales) **Area average:** £419,167 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £694,271 (6 Other, SG7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -35.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,274/mo - **Realistic:** £1,415/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,557/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £176,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £141,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **10y growth:** 247.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North Hertfordshire; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 13% - **10y growth (index):** 29.5% ## 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)