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13 WHEATCROFT

WALTHAM CROSS, CHESHUNT, HERTFORDSHIRE EN7 6JS

1 beds 1 baths 49 m² Listed 7 Apr 2025 (-469d)

£180,000

Reduced on 1 Nov 2025

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (EN7 6JS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 13 WHEATCROFT, WALTHAM CROSS, CHESHUNT, HERTFORDSHIRE EN7 6JS |
| Price | £180,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £170,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 29/09/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £498/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £3,600

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4034-7421-8400-0300-2272)

## Description

Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire, offers the best of both worlds - a suburban haven just 13 miles from central London. This vibrant town boasts excellent amenities, schools, and great transport links to the city. Plus, it's on the doorstep of the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park for outdoor enthusiasts. Cheshunt's blend of history and modern convenience makes it a top choice for those seeking an ideal work-life balance.

Early viewing recommended.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

- ![front.jpg](/listings/photos/160351346/1343276) - front.jpg
- ![lounge.jpg](/listings/photos/160351346/1343278) - lounge.jpg
- ![kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/160351346/1343281) - kitchen.jpg
- ![bed 1.jpg](/listings/photos/160351346/1343283) - bed 1.jpg
- ![bed 2.jpg](/listings/photos/160351346/1343284) - bed 2.jpg
- ![bathroom.jpg](/listings/photos/160351346/1343286) - bathroom.jpg

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160351346/1343288) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/160351346/1343291) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 WHEATCROFT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JS | £170,000 | 30/01/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| HOLT HOUSE FLAT 12 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR | £214,500 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| PARKSIDE COURT 7 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ | £246,000 | 15/11/2023 | Flat |
| 75 WHEATCROFT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JT | £193,500 | 17/10/2023 | Flat |
| HOLT HOUSE FLAT 12 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR | £215,000 | 04/10/2023 | Flat |
| 34 HARKNESS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JX | £154,000 | 30/05/2023 | Flat |
| HOLT HOUSE FLAT 5 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR | £210,000 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT, 48 6 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HU | £195,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat |
| PARKSIDE COURT 17 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ | £257,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT, 48 18 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HU | £195,000 | 20/10/2022 | Flat |
| HOLT HOUSE FLAT 14 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR | £238,500 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 59 WHEATCROFT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JS | £235,000 | 25/08/2022 | Flat |
| HOLT HOUSE FLAT 8 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR | £255,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat |
| PARKSIDE COURT 5 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ | £249,000 | 20/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 28 WHEATCROFT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JS | £427,000 | 19/05/2022 | Terraced |
| NAPIER COURT, 85 20 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0JD | £186,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| 33 HARKNESS ROSEDALE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JX | £210,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT, 48 10 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HU | £150,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |
| HOLT HOUSE FLAT 2 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR | £190,000 | 16/09/2021 | Flat |
| MILLENNIUM COURT, 4 7 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HH | £244,000 | 16/09/2021 | Flat |
| PARKSIDE COURT 8 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ | £235,000 | 13/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £331,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £213,194 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £225,333 (3 Flat, EN7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,499/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,665/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,832/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £833/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Bungalow, Flamstead End Road, EN8 | £1,415/mo | 1 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Maisonette, Conifer Close, EN7 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| Bedsit, Forest Road, EN8 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Cheshunt, EN8 | £1,500/mo | 1 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,304/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.75% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £135,800

*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 £1,358/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £488/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.2%

*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:** £3,673/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.5%
- **10y growth:** -0.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Broxbourne; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 10.1%

## 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 (94 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

49 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£170,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,673/m²

Local average

£225,333 (-20.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,769 of 33,755)

Street crime

303 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Communal Parking
CHAIN FREE
Double Glazed
Lounge/Diner
West Cheshunt
First Floor Apartment
Additional Room Previously Used As a Bedroom
In Need of Modernisation
Communal Gardens
Gas Central Heating

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Restrictions: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Keith Ian are delighted to offer for sale this CHIAN FREE one bedroom first floor apartment situated to the West of Cheshunt and within easy access to Brookfield Farm Shopping Centre. The property benefits from open plan lounge/kitchen, double bedroom and additional room previously used as a bedroom, communal parking and communal grounds. Offered for sale CHAIN FREE.
Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire, offers the best of both worlds - a suburban haven just 13 miles from central London. This vibrant town boasts excellent amenities, schools, and great transport links to the city. Plus, it's on the doorstep of the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park for outdoor enthusiasts. Cheshunt's blend of history and modern convenience makes it a top choice for those seeking an ideal work-life balance.
Early viewing recommended.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Ware

Keith Ian Estate Agents

Reference: 160351346

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/09/2024

Expiry date: 29/09/2034

Current heating cost: £498/year

Potential heating cost: £426/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £3,600

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£170,000	—

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
HOLT HOUSE FLAT 12 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR	£214,500	21/11/2025	Flat
PARKSIDE COURT 7 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ	£246,000	15/11/2023	Flat
75 WHEATCROFT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JT	£193,500	17/10/2023	Flat
HOLT HOUSE FLAT 12 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR	£215,000	04/10/2023	Flat
34 HARKNESS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JX	£154,000	30/05/2023	Flat
HOLT HOUSE FLAT 5 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR	£210,000	30/03/2023	Flat
BYRON COURT, 48 6 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HU	£195,000	30/11/2022	Flat
PARKSIDE COURT 17 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ	£257,000	04/11/2022	Flat
BYRON COURT, 48 18 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HU	£195,000	20/10/2022	Flat
HOLT HOUSE FLAT 14 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR	£238,500	14/10/2022	Flat
Same street 59 WHEATCROFT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JS	£235,000	25/08/2022	Flat
HOLT HOUSE FLAT 8 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR	£255,000	24/06/2022	Flat
PARKSIDE COURT 5 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ	£249,000	20/06/2022	Flat
Same street 28 WHEATCROFT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JS	£427,000	19/05/2022	Terraced
NAPIER COURT, 85 20 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0JD	£186,000	18/03/2022	Flat
33 HARKNESS ROSEDALE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6JX	£210,000	12/11/2021	Flat
BYRON COURT, 48 10 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HU	£150,000	30/09/2021	Flat
HOLT HOUSE FLAT 2 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HR	£190,000	16/09/2021	Flat
MILLENNIUM COURT, 4 7 FLAMSTEAD END ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0HH	£244,000	16/09/2021	Flat
PARKSIDE COURT 8 ROSEDALE WAY, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6LQ	£235,000	13/08/2021	Flat

Street average: £331,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £213,194 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.5%

10y growth -0.2%

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

1y (index) -2.1%

5y (index) 0.8%

10y (index) 10.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,499/mo

Realistic £1,665/mo

Optimistic £1,832/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Broxbourne.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: £833/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View EN7 6JS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Furzefield	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Brookfield Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.2 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.2 miles
Hospital	Cheshunt Community Hospital	1.2 miles
Train station	Cheshunt	1.3 miles
Train station	Theobalds Grove	1.5 miles
University	Boltons Park Farm	5.9 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital	6.2 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire	6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	87
Shoplifting	62
Anti-social behaviour	53
Other theft	25
Public order	25
Criminal damage and arson	18
Drugs	8
Vehicle crime	8
Burglary	5
Other crime	5
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	303

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
Andrews Lane Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
St Paul's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2017
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2013
Flamstead End School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 2 Feb 2015
Goffs Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 26 Oct 2012

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
1 Bed Bungalow, Flamstead End Road, EN8	£1,415/mo	1	0.16 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Maisonette, Conifer Close, EN7	£1,300/mo	1	0.48 miles	OpenRent
Bedsit, Forest Road, EN8	£1,000/mo	1	0.81 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Cheshunt, EN8	£1,500/mo	1	0.93 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,304/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.75%

Max investor price (0.8%) £169,750

Target investor price (1%) £135,800

Gross yield 9.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 11×

Monthly cashflow £488/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 11.2%

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).