31 ROCHFORD ROAD
BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 5ET
£550,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
83 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£565,000 Jun 2025
Price per m²
£6,627/m²
Local average
£700,082 (-21.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,380 of 33,755)
Street crime
175 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedroom Detached Family Home
- Stunning Rear Garden
- Driveway Parking
- Potential to Extend (STPP)
- No Chain
- Council Tax Band E
- EPC Rating D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Outside to the rear is an enclosed garden with a large patio area and the remainder mainly laid to lawn, plus a decked seating area and children’s play zone. To the front of the property is driveway parking and a garage to the side. Offered with no onward chain.
Council Tax Band E. EPC Rating D.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
BUYERS INFORMATION
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 plus VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
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IBS230635/5
Listed by
Bishop Stortford
AIG (AL) LTD - LSL Franchise
Reference: 158626382
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 04/03/2020
Expiry date: 03/03/2030
Current heating cost: £586/year
Potential heating cost: £428/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,540
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
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 #444199
Property Details
Street: 31 Rochford Road
Town: BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Postcode: CM23 5ET
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 14/02/2003
Work Completed: 16/12/2002
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
19% since 2020
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 02/06/2025 (1 year ago) | £565,000 | +18.9% |
| Sold | 29/10/2020 (5 years ago) | £475,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 PARSONAGE LANE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5BB | £745,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 3 ROCHFORD ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5ET | £515,000 | 21/08/2023 | Detached |
| Same street HAWKWELL, 35A ROCHFORD ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5ET | £550,000 | 17/03/2023 | Other |
| 28 ROCHFORD ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5EX | £600,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2A ROCHFORD ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5EX | £575,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 ROCHFORD ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5EX | £650,000 | 11/10/2022 | Detached |
| 17 HURN GROVE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5DD | £555,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 113 PARSONAGE LANE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5BA | £620,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| CHESTNUT HOUSE, 16 LEA GROVE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5EB | £970,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |
| 32 PARSONAGE LANE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5BG | £740,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached |
| 139 HEATH ROW, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5DN | £500,000 | 05/01/2022 | Detached |
| 95 PARSONAGE LANE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5BA | £740,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 35 ROCHFORD ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5ET | £665,000 | 07/10/2021 | Detached |
| 54 ROCHFORD ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 5EX | £625,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £576,667 (3 sales)
Area average: £665,455 (11 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Hertfordshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,207/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hurn Grove | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Northolt Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Kings Barbers | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Stephens Butchers | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Bishop's Stortford | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Stansted Mountfitchet | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Jacob's Neuro Centre | 5.1 miles |
| Hospital | Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E) | 10.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 175 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2014 |
| Birchwood High School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 18 Jul 2019 |
| Summercroft Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2017 |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 19 Apr 2023 |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 14 Jan 2024 |
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 Semi-Detached House, Fray Close, CM23 | £2,250/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,250/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).