Sold STC Flat

51 NICHOLSON COURT

HEREFORD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE HR4 9TD

1 beds 1 baths 420 sq ft Listed 27 Aug 2025 (-297d)

£100,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (HR4 9TD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 51 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE HR4 9TD |
| Price | £100,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 39 m² |
| Last sold | £92,000 Dec 2007 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 30/07/2035
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,700

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- L2 (£800 - £1,600)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9300-2294-0922-7578-3353)

## Description

**Full Description** - Conveniently situated in a popular residential area a purpose-built ground floor apartment being sold with a tenant in situ, with 1 bedroom, large living room, replacement double-glazing, electric heating and communal gardens. Viewing highly recommended. Cash buyers only.

**Communal Entrance Hall** - Door entry phone system.

**Entrance Hall** - Electric fuse-board, door phone, cloaks cupboard, Airing Cupboard with hot water cylinder, immersion heater and pressurised system.

**Kitchen** - Fitted with a range of matching units with handmade oak-fronts units, work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, built-in electric oven, four-ring electric hob and extractor hood, 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with plumbing for washing machine, smoke alarm and double-glazed window.

**Living Room** - Wall mounted electric storage heater and double-glazed window.

**Bedroom 1** - Double-glazed window and electric night storage heater.

**Bathroom** - Tiled walls and white suite comprising bath with mains shower fitment and screen, wash hand basin with cupboard under, WC, tiled flooring and extractor fan.

**Outside** - There are communal grounds including a parking area.

**Directions** - Proceed west out of Hereford along Whitecross Road, at the monument roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Three Elms Road then take the right hand turning towards Sandown Drive, proceed into Sandown Drive and Nicholson Court is situated a short distance on the left hand side.

**Services** - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Telephone (subject to transfer regulations). Outgoings-Council tax band A  - £1633 for 2025/2026Water and drainage rates are payable. Viewings-Strictly by appointment through the Agent, Flint & Cook, Hereford  .Opening HoursMonday  -  Friday             9.00 am  -  5.30 pmSaturday                             9.00 am  -  1.00 pm Money Laundering Regulations-Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification, address verification and proof of funds at the time of making an offer.

**Tenure & Possession** - Leasehold with 64years remaining (TBC).Service charge £ pcm

**Viewing Arrangements** - Strictly by appointment through the Agent  .

Opening Hours

Monday  -  Friday              9.00 am  -  5.30 pm

Saturday                            9.00 am  -  1.00 pm

**Money Laundering** - Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification, address verification and proof of funds at the time of making an offer.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/87269154/686796) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £92,000 | 14/12/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX | £100,000 | 08/11/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 64 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £115,000 | 31/10/2025 | Flat |
| 35 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX | £96,000 | 24/10/2025 | Flat |
| 18 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX | £92,000 | 18/08/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 67 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £101,500 | 28/07/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 69 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £100,000 | 16/05/2025 | Flat |
| 33 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX | £98,500 | 03/02/2025 | Flat |
| 34 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX | £100,000 | 08/11/2024 | Flat |
| 54 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD | £73,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 45 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD | £122,500 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 28 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD | £80,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 63 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £85,000 | 08/06/2023 | Flat |
| 58 CHATSWORTH ROAD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9HZ | £119,000 | 27/03/2023 | Flat |
| 22 NEWBURY COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9NL | £99,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| 16 NEWBURY COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9NL | £125,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 52 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £115,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 53 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £110,000 | 06/09/2022 | Flat |
| 9 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR | £82,500 | 18/08/2022 | Flat |
| 20 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD | £110,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat |
| 41 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR | £75,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| 32 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX | £105,000 | 16/06/2022 | Flat |
| 15 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD | £75,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 92 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £93,500 | 25/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 62 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £87,000 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| 10 FAKENHAM DRIVE, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9UQ | £76,000 | 04/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £97,500 | 21/01/2022 | Flat |
| 44 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD | £100,000 | 23/12/2021 | Flat |
| 8 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR | £85,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat |
| 48 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD | £102,500 | 08/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 85 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £95,000 | 24/06/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 52 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD | £79,000 | 23/06/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £98,045 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £95,800 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £120,625 (16 Flat, HR4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £728/mo
- **Realistic:** £809/mo
- **Optimistic:** £890/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 End Terrace, Regent Gardens, HR1 | £600/mo | 1 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed End Terrace, Regent Gardens, HR1 | £600/mo | 1 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £600/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £75,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £60,000

*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 £600/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £121/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5%

*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:** £2,564/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -16.1%
- **10y growth:** 11.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -5.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 21.6%

## 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 (64 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

39 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£92,000 Dec 2007

Price per m²

£2,564/m²

Local average

£120,625 (-17.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,577 of 33,755)

Street crime

42 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Calling all investors (tenant in situ)
Ground Floor Apartment
Popular residential area
1 Bedroom, large living room
Replacement double-glazing
Purpose-built complex

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Parking: Yes

Description

Conveniently situated in a popular residential area a purpose-built ground floor apartment being sold with a tenant in situ, with 1 bedroom, large living room, replacement double-glazing, electric heating and communal gardens. Viewing highly recommended. Cash buyers only.

Full Description - Conveniently situated in a popular residential area a purpose-built ground floor apartment being sold with a tenant in situ, with 1 bedroom, large living room, replacement double-glazing, electric heating and communal gardens. Viewing highly recommended. Cash buyers only.

Communal Entrance Hall - Door entry phone system.

Entrance Hall - Electric fuse-board, door phone, cloaks cupboard, Airing Cupboard with hot water cylinder, immersion heater and pressurised system.

Kitchen - Fitted with a range of matching units with handmade oak-fronts units, work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, built-in electric oven, four-ring electric hob and extractor hood, 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with plumbing for washing machine, smoke alarm and double-glazed window.

Living Room - Wall mounted electric storage heater and double-glazed window.

Bedroom 1 - Double-glazed window and electric night storage heater.

Bathroom - Tiled walls and white suite comprising bath with mains shower fitment and screen, wash hand basin with cupboard under, WC, tiled flooring and extractor fan.

Outside - There are communal grounds including a parking area.

Directions - Proceed west out of Hereford along Whitecross Road, at the monument roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Three Elms Road then take the right hand turning towards Sandown Drive, proceed into Sandown Drive and Nicholson Court is situated a short distance on the left hand side.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Telephone (subject to transfer regulations). Outgoings-Council tax band A - £1633 for 2025/2026Water and drainage rates are payable. Viewings-Strictly by appointment through the Agent, Flint & Cook, Hereford .Opening HoursMonday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Money Laundering Regulations-Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification, address verification and proof of funds at the time of making an offer.

Tenure & Possession - Leasehold with 64years remaining (TBC).Service charge £ pcm

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment through the Agent .

Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Money Laundering - Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification, address verification and proof of funds at the time of making an offer.

Listed by

Hereford

Flint & Cook

Reference: 87269154

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 31/07/2025

Expiry date: 30/07/2035

Est. upgrade cost to C: £8,700

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£800 - £1,600)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

51nich.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	14/12/2007 (18 years ago)	£92,000	—

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
34 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX	£100,000	08/11/2025	Flat
Same street 64 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£115,000	31/10/2025	Flat
35 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX	£96,000	24/10/2025	Flat
18 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX	£92,000	18/08/2025	Flat
Same street 67 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£101,500	28/07/2025	Flat
Same street 69 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£100,000	16/05/2025	Flat
33 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX	£98,500	03/02/2025	Flat
34 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX	£100,000	08/11/2024	Flat
54 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD	£73,000	17/11/2023	Flat
45 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD	£122,500	17/11/2023	Flat
28 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD	£80,000	29/09/2023	Flat
Same street 63 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£85,000	08/06/2023	Flat
58 CHATSWORTH ROAD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9HZ	£119,000	27/03/2023	Flat
22 NEWBURY COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9NL	£99,000	28/10/2022	Flat
16 NEWBURY COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9NL	£125,000	28/10/2022	Flat
Same street 52 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£115,000	30/09/2022	Flat
Same street 53 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£110,000	06/09/2022	Flat
9 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR	£82,500	18/08/2022	Flat
20 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD	£110,000	22/07/2022	Flat
41 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR	£75,000	01/07/2022	Flat
32 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX	£105,000	16/06/2022	Flat
15 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD	£75,000	11/05/2022	Flat
Same street 92 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£93,500	25/04/2022	Flat
Same street 62 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£87,000	11/02/2022	Flat
10 FAKENHAM DRIVE, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9UQ	£76,000	04/02/2022	Flat
Same street 88 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£97,500	21/01/2022	Flat
44 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD	£100,000	23/12/2021	Flat
8 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR	£85,000	10/12/2021	Flat
48 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD	£102,500	08/12/2021	Flat
Same street 85 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£95,000	24/06/2021	Flat
Same street 52 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD	£79,000	23/06/2021	Flat

Street average: £98,045 (11 sales)

Area average: £95,800 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -16.1%

10y growth 11.9%

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

1y (index) -5.4%

5y (index) 4.8%

10y (index) 21.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Herefordshire, County of. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £728/mo

Realistic £809/mo

Optimistic £890/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Herefordshire, County of.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Herefordshire: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View HR4 9TD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Doncaster Avenue	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.4 miles
Shop	Metal Work Supplies	0.6 miles
Train station	Hereford	1.6 miles
Train station	Broomy Hill	1.7 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital	1.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	24
Other theft	7
Shoplifting	4
Burglary	2
Bicycle theft	1
Criminal damage and arson	1
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	42

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
Trinity Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 26 Feb 2014
G.E.M Hereford	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2024
Whitecross Hereford	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2023
The Brookfield School	Other	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 15 Nov 2021
Holmer CofE Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Outstanding — 6 May 2019

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 End Terrace, Regent Gardens, HR1	£600/mo	1	1.22 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed End Terrace, Regent Gardens, HR1	£600/mo	1	1.22 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £600/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%

Max investor price (0.8%) £75,000

Target investor price (1%) £60,000

Gross yield 7.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.9×

Monthly cashflow £121/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5%

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).