# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (SG7 6PF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 5, MAGDALENE COURT, 2, ROYSTON ROAD, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE SG7 6PF |
| Price | £224,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £255,000 May 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/04/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £203/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £700

### Recommendations
- E (£45)
- Y (£585 - £725)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0518-6011-7214-2224-0910)

## Description

A luxurious light and bright, two bedroom ground floor apartment with patio doors to the south facing garden and patio. This particular apartment in the opinion of the agent is one of the best enjoying a very safe, secure and peaceful location. Magdalene Court is designed for the active retired with the development having the benefits of an owner's lounge, visitor's suite, gymnasium, a house manager and beautiful gardens. Located within strolling distance of the train station, shops, galleries and coffee houses. EPC rating C. 

Property ref: 121_304_3322032

## Property Photos

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- ![OWNER'S LOUNGE](/listings/photos/45375686/234361) - OWNER'S LOUNGE
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## EPC Graphs

- ![EER](/listings/photos/45375686/234365) - EER
- ![EIR](/listings/photos/45375686/234366) - EIR

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MAGDALENE COURT, 2 FLAT 5 ROYSTON ROAD, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6PF | £255,000 | 15/05/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19A WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QB | £415,000 | 31/10/2022 | Other |
| 18 WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QN | £120,000 | 14/10/2021 | Other |
| UNIT 3 ROYSTON ROAD, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6PA | £400,000 | 01/10/2021 | Other |

**Area average:** £311,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £694,271 (6 Other, SG7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -67.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,279/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,421/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,563/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:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £177,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £142,100

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,357/m²

## 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)

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