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48 WARWICK ROAD

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 5NW

4 beds 2 baths 1,711 sq ft Listed 2 Feb 2023 (-1232d)

£825,000

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CM23 5NW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 48 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 5NW |
| Price | £825,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | G |
| Floor area | 159 m² |
| Last sold | £810,000 Jun 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 19/01/2033
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,508

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£85)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2617-9229-1080-0920-7226)

## Description

Beautiful family home on prestigious road

**Description**

This stunning Edwardian family home offers ample living space and four double bedrooms located on one of the most sought after roads in Bishops Stortford.

As you enter the home through the hallway, you are greeted with the front sitting room with bay fronted window and fireplace. In the centre of the home you will find the dining room with plenty of space for social gatherings. To the rear of the home you will find the kitchen and living room. The living room opens up to the conservatory which has french doors leading out to the garden. The property also benefit from a downstairs cloakroom.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms. The principle bedroom has ensuite/shower room, the three other bedrooms benefit from built in wardrobes and family bathroom. An additional staircase leads to the attic.

The garden is south facing with patio dining area and lawn to the centre. There is side access to the front of the property where you will find parking for two to three cars and integral garage.

**Location**

Situated on one of the most sought after roads in Bishop's Stortford, the property is ideally located for access to the main line railway station with direct commuter services to London's Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Stratford and Stansted Airport.

The market town of Bishop's Stortford offers multiple shopping and sporting facilities, schooling for all ages.

Highly regarded state schools include Bishop’s Stortford High School, Herts and Essex High School and Hockerill Anglo European School

Private schooling is available at Bishop’s Stortford College with Felsted, and St Edmunds College also in close proximity.

Access is available on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford to the M11 (Junction 8) with the A1 and Cambridge to the north, the M25, Canary Wharf and Central London to the south.

**Directions**

SATNAV - CM23 5NW

## Property Photos

- ![Elevated Front](/listings/photos/131361971/696561) - Elevated Front
- ![Rear Shot](/listings/photos/131361971/696562) - Rear Shot
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/131361971/696564) - Living Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/131361971/696566) - Conservatory
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/131361971/696569) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/131361971/696571) - Dining Room
- ![Snug](/listings/photos/131361971/696573) - Snug
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/131361971/696574) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/131361971/696576) - Bedroom 2
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/131361971/696578) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/131361971/696580) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/131361971/696583) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16231881
- **Address:** 48 Warwick Road, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM23 5NW
- **Certificate Issued:** 31/03/2024
- **Work Completed:** 25/03/2024
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 48 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £810,000 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NQ | £685,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 42 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £1,010,595 | 18/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 46 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £925,000 | 30/08/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 60A WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £1,185,000 | 16/08/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 44 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £739,500 | 19/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 54 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £1,012,000 | 13/02/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 64 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £1,187,500 | 07/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 36 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £996,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| 17 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU | £692,687 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HILLSIDE AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HS | £810,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 182 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HW | £305,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NH | £901,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 STORTFORD HALL PARK, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5AJ | £500,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU | £630,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 HILLSIDE AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HS | £734,720 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 EAST ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5JG | £440,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 143 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HQ | £470,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU | £646,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 STORTFORD HALL PARK, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5AJ | £430,000 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 52 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NQ | £1,012,500 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU | £606,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NG | £935,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 142 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HN | £460,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 112 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HN | £550,000 | 05/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 38 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW | £885,000 | 25/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NG | £795,000 | 20/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 WAYLETTS DRIVE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5JE | £466,000 | 09/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 106 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HN | £465,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £992,574 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £626,695 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £526,310 (31 Semi-detached, CM23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +56.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,350/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,500/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,650/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harlow & Stortford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,371/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Audrey Gardens, CM23 | £4,990/mo | 4 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £4,990/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £623,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £499,000

*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 £4,990/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,217/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.1%

*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:** £5,189/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.8%
- **10y growth:** 14%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Hertfordshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

159 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£810,000 Jun 2023

Price per m²

£5,189/m²

Local average

£526,310 (+56.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,496 of 33,755)

Street crime

198 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Located on a prestigious road
0.8 miles to town centre
0.6 miles to Bishops Stortford train station
Driveway parking
Integral garage
South facing garden
EPC Rating = D

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Beautiful family home on prestigious road

Description

This stunning Edwardian family home offers ample living space and four double bedrooms located on one of the most sought after roads in Bishops Stortford.
As you enter the home through the hallway, you are greeted with the front sitting room with bay fronted window and fireplace. In the centre of the home you will find the dining room with plenty of space for social gatherings. To the rear of the home you will find the kitchen and living room. The living room opens up to the conservatory which has french doors leading out to the garden. The property also benefit from a downstairs cloakroom.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms. The principle bedroom has ensuite/shower room, the three other bedrooms benefit from built in wardrobes and family bathroom. An additional staircase leads to the attic.
The garden is south facing with patio dining area and lawn to the centre. There is side access to the front of the property where you will find parking for two to three cars and integral garage.

Location

Situated on one of the most sought after roads in Bishop's Stortford, the property is ideally located for access to the main line railway station with direct commuter services to London's Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Stratford and Stansted Airport.

The market town of Bishop's Stortford offers multiple shopping and sporting facilities, schooling for all ages.

Highly regarded state schools include Bishop’s Stortford High School, Herts and Essex High School and Hockerill Anglo European School

Private schooling is available at Bishop’s Stortford College with Felsted, and St Edmunds College also in close proximity.

Access is available on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford to the M11 (Junction 8) with the A1 and Cambridge to the north, the M25, Canary Wharf and Central London to the south.

Directions

SATNAV - CM23 5NW

Listed by

Bishops Stortford

Savills

Reference: 131361971

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/01/2023

Expiry date: 19/01/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,508

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£85)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16231881 Recent

Property Details

Street: 48 Warwick Road

Town: BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Postcode: CM23 5NW

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 31/03/2024

Work Completed: 25/03/2024

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	29/06/2023 (2 years ago)	£810,000	—

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
24 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NQ	£685,000	28/03/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 42 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£1,010,595	18/10/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 46 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£925,000	30/08/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 60A WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£1,185,000	16/08/2024	Detached
Same street 44 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£739,500	19/07/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 54 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£1,012,000	13/02/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 64 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£1,187,500	07/12/2023	Detached
Same street 36 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£996,000	31/10/2023	Detached
17 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU	£692,687	13/10/2023	Semi-detached
9 HILLSIDE AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HS	£810,000	30/06/2023	Semi-detached
182 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HW	£305,000	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
17 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NH	£901,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
31 STORTFORD HALL PARK, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5AJ	£500,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
9 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU	£630,000	24/10/2022	Semi-detached
7 HILLSIDE AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HS	£734,720	20/10/2022	Semi-detached
28 EAST ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5JG	£440,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
143 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HQ	£470,000	12/09/2022	Semi-detached
25 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU	£646,000	01/09/2022	Semi-detached
15 STORTFORD HALL PARK, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5AJ	£430,000	24/08/2022	Semi-detached
52 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NQ	£1,012,500	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
21 MANOR ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HU	£606,000	01/07/2022	Semi-detached
13 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NG	£935,000	16/06/2022	Semi-detached
142 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HN	£460,000	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
112 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HN	£550,000	05/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 38 WARWICK ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NW	£885,000	25/04/2022	Semi-detached
17 GRANGE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5NG	£795,000	20/04/2022	Semi-detached
15 WAYLETTS DRIVE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5JE	£466,000	09/02/2022	Semi-detached
106 DUNMOW ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5HN	£465,000	04/02/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £992,574 (8 sales)

Area average: £626,695 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.8%

10y growth 14%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Hertfordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 6.8%

5y (index) 15.7%

10y (index) 33.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,350/mo

Realistic £1,500/mo

Optimistic £1,650/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CM23 5NW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Herts & Essex Hospital Grounds	0.1 miles
Shop	Prestige Dry Cleaners	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Anglo European College	0.2 miles
Shop	Spar	0.2 miles
Train station	Bishop's Stortford	0.4 miles
Train station	Stansted Mountfitchet	2.6 miles
Hospital	Jacob's Neuro Centre	4.4 miles
Hospital	Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E)	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	65
Anti-social behaviour	43
Shoplifting	34
Vehicle crime	12
Burglary	11
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other theft	8
Public order	4
Drugs	3
Theft from the person	3
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	198

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
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College	Secondary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 14 Jan 2024
Thorn Grove Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2019
Hockerill Anglo-European College	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 19 Apr 2023
Summercroft Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2017
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2014

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
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Audrey Gardens, CM23	£4,990/mo	4	1.04 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £4,990/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%

Max investor price (0.8%) £623,750

Target investor price (1%) £499,000

Gross yield 7.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.8×

Monthly cashflow £1,217/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.1%

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).