Sold STC Flat

36 BALDWINS

WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE AL7 2BD

2 beds 1 baths 66 m² Listed 7 Apr 2025 (-523d)

£230,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (AL7 2BD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 BALDWINS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE AL7 2BD |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £215,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 15/12/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £334/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8333-7522-5859-4576-4996)

## Description

** CHAIN FREE ** Larger than average TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR apartment that has been freshly redecorated. Larger than average TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR apartment with ample storage units in the hallway. This property is in a QUIET CUL-DE-SAC residential location easy access to the A414 and A1M. Secure entry phone system. This apartment benefits from LOW SERVICE CHARGE and GROUND RENT. All windows have been replaced. COMMUNAL GARDENS to enjoy and plenty of unrestricted residents bay and street parking. Shops are within walking distance from the block and there are a selection of Ofsted "Good" schools within close proximity. The town centre is just a short drive or a 20 minute brisk walk where you will find the mainline station serving Kings Cross and Moorgate. This is a must see to appreciate the size of this property.An investor could achieve in the region of £1250 PCM. Energy Rating C.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160339835/2172130) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/160339835/2172131) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 BALDWINS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BD | £215,000 | 23/04/2026 | Flat |
| 36 BALDWINS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BD | £74,950 | 10/11/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF | £240,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| 17 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF | £245,000 | 21/04/2023 | Flat |
| 2 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF | £240,000 | 02/02/2022 | Flat |
| 8 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF | £258,000 | 09/12/2021 | Flat |
| 63 ALDBURY GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2LD | £185,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat |
| MAIZEFIELD HOUSE 16 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BQ | £170,000 | 24/11/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 38 BALDWINS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BD | £270,000 | 22/10/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 26 BALDWINS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BD | £215,800 | 11/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £242,900 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £223,000 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £218,626 (48 Flat, AL7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,358/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,509/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,660/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Jordans, AL7 | £1,260/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Dunsters Mead, AL7 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,430/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £178,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £143,000

*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 £1,430/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £356/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.4%

*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:** £3,485/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.2%
- **10y growth:** 4.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Welwyn Hatfield; Flats and maisonettes series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4%
- **5y growth (index):** -2.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 2.3%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£215,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£3,485/m²

Local average

£218,626 (+5.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,689 of 33,755)

Street crime

196 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

CHAIN FREE
LARGEST TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN WGC
CLOSE BY TO LOCAL AMENITIES & SCHOOLS
LOW SERVICE CHARGE AND GROUND RENT
RESIDENTAL PARKING
MASSES OF STORAGE
SEPARATE DINING AREA
RECENTLY REDECORATED

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Parking: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

CHAIN FREE Larger than average TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR apartment that has been freshly redecorated. Larger than average TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR apartment with ample storage units in the hallway. This property is in a QUIET CUL-DE-SAC residential location easy access to the A414 and A1M. Secure entry phone system. This apartment benefits from LOW SERVICE CHARGE and GROUND RENT. All windows have been replaced. COMMUNAL GARDENS to enjoy and plenty of unrestricted residents bay and street parking. Shops are within walking distance from the block and there are a selection of Ofsted "Good" schools within close proximity. The town centre is just a short drive or a 20 minute brisk walk where you will find the mainline station serving Kings Cross and Moorgate. This is a must see to appreciate the size of this property.An investor could achieve in the region of £1250 PCM. Energy Rating C.

Listed by

Welwyn Garden City

Wrights Estate Agents

Reference: 160339835

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 16/12/2017

Expiry date: 15/12/2027

Current heating cost: £334/year

Potential heating cost: £334/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Building plot (shared): ~17,603 m² (4.35 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

187% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/04/2026 (4 months ago)	£215,000	+186.9%
Sold	10/11/1999 (26 years ago)	£74,950	—

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
5 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF	£240,000	24/11/2023	Flat
17 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF	£245,000	21/04/2023	Flat
2 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF	£240,000	02/02/2022	Flat
8 HEATHCROFT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BF	£258,000	09/12/2021	Flat
63 ALDBURY GROVE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2LD	£185,000	03/12/2021	Flat
MAIZEFIELD HOUSE 16 MOORS WALK, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BQ	£170,000	24/11/2021	Flat
Same street 38 BALDWINS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BD	£270,000	22/10/2021	Flat
Same street 26 BALDWINS, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL7 2BD	£215,800	11/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £242,900 (2 sales)

Area average: £223,000 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.2%

10y growth 4.7%

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

1y (index) 4%

5y (index) -2.8%

10y (index) 2.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,358/mo

Realistic £1,509/mo

Optimistic £1,660/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Welwyn Hatfield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Huntingdon: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View AL7 2BD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Watchlytes	0.1 miles
Shop	Jennings	0.1 miles
Shop	Scotts of Welwyn	0.1 miles
Train station	Welwyn Garden City	1.3 miles
Train station	Welwyn North	1.8 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire	2.6 miles
University	Unknown	4.0 miles
Hospital	Cheshunt Community Hospital	9.2 miles
Hospital	Unknown	10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	84
Anti-social behaviour	44
Criminal damage and arson	19
Shoplifting	9
Burglary	8
Public order	8
Other theft	7
Vehicle crime	7
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	196

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Watchlytes Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Inadequate — 2 Dec 2021
Ridgeway Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 8 Mar 2023
Springmead Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 26 Sep 2022
Panshanger Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 25 May 2023
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 18 May 2023

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
2 Bed Flat, Jordans, AL7	£1,260/mo	2	0.3 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Dunsters Mead, AL7	£1,600/mo	2	0.7 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,430/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.62%

Max investor price (0.8%) £178,750

Target investor price (1%) £143,000

Gross yield 7.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.4×

Monthly cashflow £356/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.4%

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).