# 2 bedroom maisonette for sale (CM18 7PB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 251 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX CM18 7PB |
| Price | £190,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 45 m² |
| Last sold | £187,500 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 10/02/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £474/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- C (30)
- F (400)
- I (3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8308-1096-9022-5896-9203)

## Description

A WELL PRESENTED TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR MAISONETTE with private front door and ample living space. The property has been maintained very well by the current owners and boasts a large lounge, bright and airy hallway, modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, two generously sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom suite. This property is being sold with no onward chain and viewings are highly recommended.

**Front** - Stairway leading to private front door.

**Lounge** - 4.27m/2.13m x 3.35m (14/07 x 11'00) - Bright and airy lounge with private front door, two large UPVC double glazed windows and radiator to wall. Useful storage cupboard and internal door to hallway.

**Hallway** - 0.84m x 5.03m (2'09 x 16'06) - Large hallway with UPVC double glazed window, radiator to wall and storage cupboard. Internal doors to double bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen.

**Kitchen** - 2.57m x 2.36m (8'05 x 7'09) - Modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units featuring integrated oven and hob with extractor fan above, plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge freezer. Boiler to wall and UPVC double glazed window.

**Bedroom One** - 2.34m x 4.06m (7'08 x 13'04) - Double bedroom with ample space, UPVC double glazed window with radiator to wall.

**Bedroom Two** - 2.08m x 2.54m (6'10 x 8'04) - Double bedroom featuring UPVC double glazed window with radiator to wall.

**Bathroom** - 2.39m x 1.70m (7'10 x 5'07) - Fully tiled white bathroom suite offering bath, separate walk-in shower with thermostatical control, white sink and toilet. UPVC double glazed window and radiator to wall.

**Local Area** - Long Banks is located close to Staple Tye shopping centre, just a short walk away (0.3 miles) providing local shops and amenities. There is a choice of schools within the local area (St James C of E Primary School, Longwood Primary Academy & Stewards Academy). Long Banks is situated 1.5 miles to Harlow Town Centre and 1.8 miles to Princess Alexandra Hospital.

**Lease & Service Charge Information** - The below figures have been provided to us by the vendors: 

Service Charge: £914 per annum / £76 per month

Ground Rent: £10 per annum

Lease: 97 Years Remaining (approx)

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/168801680/935467) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/168801680/935468) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/168801680/935469) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/168801680/935470) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/168801680/935471) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/168801680/935472) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/168801680/935473) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/168801680/935474) - Bathroom

## Floorplans

- ![All Floors](/listings/photos/168801680/935475) - All Floors

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/168801680/935476) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #9731853
- **Address:** 251 Long Banks, HARLOW, CM18 7PB
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/09/2013
- **Work Completed:** 18/07/2013
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 251 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7PB | £187,500 | 26/02/2026 | Flat |
| 251 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7PB | £47,500 | 21/07/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ELMS COURT FLAT 11 COMMONSIDE ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7JU | £222,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 46 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7NU | £247,500 | 21/03/2025 | Flat |
| 82 BARLEY CROFT, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7RU | £218,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| ELMS COURT FLAT 16 COMMONSIDE ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7JU | £205,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| 147 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7NZ | £175,000 | 29/03/2023 | Flat |
| 304 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7PE | £210,235 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 29 PETERSWOOD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7RL | £165,000 | 28/11/2022 | Flat |
| 153 LOWER MEADOW, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7RT | £210,000 | 15/11/2022 | Flat |
| 354 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7PF | £163,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| 156 LOWER MEADOW, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7RT | £215,000 | 20/10/2022 | Flat |
| ELMS COURT FLAT 2 COMMONSIDE ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7JU | £202,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| 80 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7NU | £265,000 | 08/09/2022 | Flat |
| 336 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7PF | £258,000 | 24/08/2022 | Flat |
| ELMS COURT FLAT 7 COMMONSIDE ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7JU | £205,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| 170 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7NZ | £135,000 | 11/03/2022 | Flat |
| 94 PETERSWOOD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7RN | £149,000 | 22/02/2022 | Flat |
| ELMS COURT FLAT 6 COMMONSIDE ROAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7JU | £205,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat |
| 23 PETERSWOOD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7RJ | £165,000 | 29/10/2021 | Flat |
| 206 LONG BANKS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7PA | £197,000 | 26/10/2021 | Flat |
| 19 RISDENS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 7NH | £200,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £200,587 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £176,861 (18 Flat, CM18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +7.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,365/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,517/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,669/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,022/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.8% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £189,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £151,700

*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:** £4,222/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 7.6%
- **10y growth:** -2.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 3.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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