Sold STC Maisonette

75 DEERSWOOD AVENUE

HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE AL10 8RZ

3 beds 840 sq ft Listed 28 Jun 2012 (-5094d)

£176,500

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# 3 bedroom maisonette for sale (AL10 8RZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 75 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE AL10 8RZ |
| Price | £176,500 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 78 m² |
| Last sold | £170,000 Jun 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £399/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,875

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- E (£50)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0475-2822-6564-9722-3785)

## Description

(Ref. Deerswood Avenue£176,500)

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: (all room sizes approximate):

BALCONY:  Stairs from ground floor.  Half frosted double glazed front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL:  Stairs to second floor with under stairs cupboard.  Double radiator.  Doors to:

CLOAKROOM:   Low level W.C.  Corner wash hand basin with splash back tiling.  Tiled flooring.  Frosted double glazed window to rear.

LOUNGE:  (23.4x10.7 about 71.32m x 32.6m ):  Telephone point.  Dado rail.  Coving to ceiling.  Wall mounted gas fireplace.  Double radiator.

KITCHEN:  (127'x67' about 38.71mx20.42m:)  Comprising a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over.  Inset single drainer single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.  Part tiled walls.  Electric cooker point.  Space for under counter fridge.  Plumbing for washing machine. Quarry tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:

BEDROOM ONE (13.2x9.5 about 40.23m x 28.9m):  Range of built in fitted double wardrobes.  Television point.  Dado rail.  Double radiator.  Window to rear.

BEDROOM TWO (9.4x10.7 about 28.65mx32.6m ):  Range of built in fitted double wardrobes.  Double radiator.  Wooden floor.  Window to front.

BEDROOM THREE (9.8x6.7 about 29.87mx20.4m):  Single radiator.  Storage cupboard.  Window to rear.

BATHROOM:  Comprising a panel enclosed bath with power shower over.  Pedestal wash hand basin.  Part tiled walls.  Airing cupboard.  Frosted double glazed window to side.

REAR GARDEN:  Laid to lawn with mature shrubs and bushes.  Brick shed.

The Property Misdescriptions Act. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The agent has not had sight of the Title documents. References to the tenure are based on information supplied by the seller.  A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Furthermore solicitors should confirm that items described in the sales particulars are included in the sale since circumstances can change during marketing or negotiations.  A final inspection prior to exchange of contracts is also recommended. Although we try to ensure accuracy, measurements used in this brochure are approximate, and prospective purchasers should check the accuracy of the measurements themselves.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #11687129
- **Address:** 75 Deerswood Avenue, HATFIELD, AL10 8RZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/06/2016
- **Work Completed:** 17/11/2015
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 75 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ | £170,000 | 21/06/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 53 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ | £265,000 | 18/12/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 99 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ | £360,000 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 91 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ | £400,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 61 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ | £270,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £323,750 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £232,127 (22 Flat, AL10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,324/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,471/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,618/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,366/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.83% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £183,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £147,100

*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:** £2,263/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.6%
- **10y growth:** -2.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 12.9%

## 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

78 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£170,000 Jun 2013

Price per m²

£2,263/m²

Local average

£232,127 (-24%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,632 of 33,755)

Street crime

239 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Tastefully decorated
Three bedrooms
Fully double glazed doors and windows
Private rear garden

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

(Ref. Deerswood Avenue£176,500)
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: (all room sizes approximate):

BALCONY: Stairs from ground floor. Half frosted double glazed front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Stairs to second floor with under stairs cupboard. Double radiator. Doors to:

CLOAKROOM: Low level W.C. Corner wash hand basin with splash back tiling. Tiled flooring. Frosted double glazed window to rear.

LOUNGE: (23.4x10.7 about 71.32m x 32.6m ): Telephone point. Dado rail. Coving to ceiling. Wall mounted gas fireplace. Double radiator.

KITCHEN: (127'x67' about 38.71mx20.42m:) Comprising a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over. Inset single drainer single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Part tiled walls. Electric cooker point. Space for under counter fridge. Plumbing for washing machine. Quarry tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:

BEDROOM ONE (13.2x9.5 about 40.23m x 28.9m): Range of built in fitted double wardrobes. Television point. Dado rail. Double radiator. Window to rear.

BEDROOM TWO (9.4x10.7 about 28.65mx32.6m ): Range of built in fitted double wardrobes. Double radiator. Wooden floor. Window to front.

BEDROOM THREE (9.8x6.7 about 29.87mx20.4m): Single radiator. Storage cupboard. Window to rear.

BATHROOM: Comprising a panel enclosed bath with power shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Airing cupboard. Frosted double glazed window to side.

REAR GARDEN: Laid to lawn with mature shrubs and bushes. Brick shed.
The Property Misdescriptions Act. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The agent has not had sight of the Title documents. References to the tenure are based on information supplied by the seller. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Furthermore solicitors should confirm that items described in the sales particulars are included in the sale since circumstances can change during marketing or negotiations. A final inspection prior to exchange of contracts is also recommended. Although we try to ensure accuracy, measurements used in this brochure are approximate, and prospective purchasers should check the accuracy of the measurements themselves.

Listed by

Hatfield

Raine and Co (Hatfield) LTD

Reference: 23411361

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/06/2012

Current heating cost: £399/year

Potential heating cost: £273/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,875

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
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)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11687129

Property Details

Street: 75 Deerswood Avenue

Town: HATFIELD

Postcode: AL10 8RZ

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/06/2016

Work Completed: 17/11/2015

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	21/06/2013 (12 years 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
Same street 53 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ	£265,000	18/12/2024	Flat
Same street 99 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ	£360,000	14/07/2023	Terraced
Same street 91 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ	£400,000	21/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 61 DEERSWOOD AVENUE, HATFIELD, WELWYN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL10 8RZ	£270,000	27/05/2022	Flat

Street average: £323,750 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.6%

10y growth -2.4%

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

1y (index) -0.9%

5y (index) 1.7%

10y (index) 12.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,324/mo

Realistic £1,471/mo

Optimistic £1,618/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Welwyn Hatfield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: £1,366/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cooks Way	0.2 miles
Shop	Ladbrokes	0.4 miles
Shop	Hatfield Rise Launderette & Dry Cleaning	0.4 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus	0.6 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire	0.8 miles
Train station	Hatfield	1.1 miles
Train station	Welham Green	1.2 miles
Hospital	Unknown	1.2 miles
Hospital	One Hatfield Hospital	1.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	89
Anti-social behaviour	55
Criminal damage and arson	17
Drugs	16
Vehicle crime	15
Other theft	13
Public order	11
Burglary	7
Bicycle theft	5
Shoplifting	4
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	2
Other crime	1
Total incidents	239

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Links Hatfield Academy	Other	0.1 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2024
De Havilland Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Oct 2023
Oak View Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Jan 2014
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2014
Southfield School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.83%

Max investor price (0.8%) £183,875

Target investor price (1%) £147,100

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).