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SPRINGFIELDS, 17, SOMERSET ROAD, BARNET, NEW BARNET, GREATER LONDON EN5 1SG

2 beds 1 baths 807 sq ft Listed 22 Sep 2023 (-995d)

£425,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (EN5 1SG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15, SPRINGFIELDS, 17, SOMERSET ROAD, BARNET, NEW BARNET, GREATER LONDON EN5 1SG |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 75 m² |
| Last sold | £400,000 Aug 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/09/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,323/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- L2 (£1,200 - £1,800)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3307-4021-4000-2451-1296)

## Description

This is a good size two bedroom first floor apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces and breakfast bar, two double bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC.

The property also benefits from double glazing, a large balcony, garage and communal gardens.

New Barnet station giving access into Central London is within half a mile, and the surrounding vicinity is known for its highly regarded schools, recreational spaces, and both local and main shopping areas.

Share of Freehold (981 years on the lease)

Service Charges - £158 per month (Provided by vendor)

Ground Rent: Nil (Provided by vendor)

Council Tax band: D

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/140299943/608548) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/140299943/608560) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8882388
- **Address:** 8 Springfields, 17 Somerset Road, New Barnet, EN5 1SG
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/11/2015
- **Work Completed:** 04/05/2012
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5807464
- **Address:** 8 Springfields, 17 Somerset Road, New Barnet, EN5 1SG
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/05/2016
- **Work Completed:** 30/05/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SPRINGFIELDS, 17 15 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG | £400,000 | 08/08/2025 | Flat |
| SPRINGFIELDS, 17 15 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG | £270,000 | 09/07/2010 | Flat |
| SPRINGFIELDS, 17 15 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG | £240,000 | 21/12/2006 | Flat |
| SPRINGFIELDS, 17 15 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG | £143,000 | 11/08/2000 | Flat |
| SPRINGFIELDS, 17 15 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG | £78,000 | 26/07/1996 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ASHLEY COURT 1 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RQ | £418,000 | 11/12/2025 | Flat |
| BEAUFORT COURT 10 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RW | £337,500 | 03/12/2025 | Flat |
| BEAUFORT COURT 1 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RW | £340,000 | 12/11/2025 | Flat |
| EYSHAM COURT, 69 14 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1PS | £425,000 | 17/10/2025 | Flat |
| 41 FLAT D STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1PR | £295,000 | 08/10/2025 | Flat |
| CHILTERN COURT, 53 12 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QZ | £205,500 | 31/03/2025 | Flat |
| BARNES COURT 47 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QY | £510,000 | 13/12/2023 | Flat |
| BEAUFORT COURT 18 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RW | £325,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| BARNES COURT 12 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QY | £485,500 | 23/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] SPRINGFIELDS, 17 GARAGE 16 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG | £20,000 | 12/10/2023 | Other |
| KNOLL LODGE FLAT 8 GLOUCESTER ROAD, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RZ | £340,000 | 04/08/2023 | Flat |
| 2 MOWBRAY ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RH | £351,500 | 31/07/2023 | Flat |
| BURE COURT, 11 FLAT 8 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RP | £475,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat |
| BARNES COURT 36 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QY | £445,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| CARLYLE LODGE, 33 FLAT 1 RICHMOND ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SA | £561,000 | 24/05/2023 | Flat |
| WHITEGATES, 100 2 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QB | £210,000 | 23/05/2023 | Flat |
| BUCKLAND COURT, 102 FLAT 9 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QA | £405,000 | 29/03/2023 | Flat |
| WHITEGATES, 100 6 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QB | £207,500 | 06/03/2023 | Flat |
| CHILTERN COURT, 53 8 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QZ | £387,500 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| CHERINGTON COURT, 108 FLAT 1 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QA | £385,000 | 05/10/2022 | Flat |
| SOUTH LODGE FLAT 12 WARWICK ROAD, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 5ET | £288,000 | 26/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] SPRINGFIELDS, 17 10 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG | £413,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £216,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £369,850 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £339,790 (33 Flat, EN5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +25.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,738/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,931/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,124/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £241,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £193,100

*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:** £5,667/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -23.3%
- **10y growth:** -3.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -6.5%
- **5y growth (index):** -4.5%
- **10y growth (index):** -0.2%

## 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

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

75 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£400,000 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£5,667/m²

Local average

£339,790 (+25.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (10,060 of 33,755)

Street crime

207 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

This is a good size two bedroom first floor apartment with lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces and breakfast bar, two double bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC.

The property also benefits from double glazing, a large balcony, garage and communal gardens.

New Barnet station giving access into Central London is within half a mile, and the surrounding vicinity is known for its highly regarded schools, recreational spaces, and both local and main shopping areas.

Share of Freehold (981 years on the lease)
Service Charges - £158 per month (Provided by vendor)
Ground Rent: Nil (Provided by vendor)
Council Tax band: D

Listed by

Barnet

Winkworth

Reference: 140299943

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/09/2023

Expiry date: 18/09/2033

Current heating cost: £1,323/year

Potential heating cost: £393/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £1,800)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8882388

Property Details

Street: 8 Springfields

Town: 17 Somerset Road, New Barnet

Postcode: EN5 1SG

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/11/2015

Work Completed: 04/05/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5807464

Property Details

Street: 8 Springfields

Town: 17 Somerset Road, New Barnet

Postcode: EN5 1SG

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/05/2016

Work Completed: 30/05/2008

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

413% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/08/2025 (10 months ago)	£400,000	+48.1%
Sold	09/07/2010 (15 years ago)	£270,000	+12.5%
Sold	21/12/2006 (19 years ago)	£240,000	+67.8%
Sold	11/08/2000 (25 years ago)	£143,000	+83.3%
Sold	26/07/1996 (29 years ago)	£78,000	—

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
ASHLEY COURT 1 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RQ	£418,000	11/12/2025	Flat
BEAUFORT COURT 10 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RW	£337,500	03/12/2025	Flat
BEAUFORT COURT 1 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RW	£340,000	12/11/2025	Flat
EYSHAM COURT, 69 14 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1PS	£425,000	17/10/2025	Flat
41 FLAT D STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1PR	£295,000	08/10/2025	Flat
CHILTERN COURT, 53 12 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QZ	£205,500	31/03/2025	Flat
BARNES COURT 47 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QY	£510,000	13/12/2023	Flat
BEAUFORT COURT 18 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RW	£325,000	08/12/2023	Flat
BARNES COURT 12 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QY	£485,500	23/11/2023	Flat
Same street SPRINGFIELDS, 17 GARAGE 16 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG	£20,000	12/10/2023	Other
KNOLL LODGE FLAT 8 GLOUCESTER ROAD, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RZ	£340,000	04/08/2023	Flat
2 MOWBRAY ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RH	£351,500	31/07/2023	Flat
BURE COURT, 11 FLAT 8 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1RP	£475,000	14/07/2023	Flat
BARNES COURT 36 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QY	£445,000	09/06/2023	Flat
CARLYLE LODGE, 33 FLAT 1 RICHMOND ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SA	£561,000	24/05/2023	Flat
WHITEGATES, 100 2 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QB	£210,000	23/05/2023	Flat
BUCKLAND COURT, 102 FLAT 9 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QA	£405,000	29/03/2023	Flat
WHITEGATES, 100 6 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QB	£207,500	06/03/2023	Flat
CHILTERN COURT, 53 8 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QZ	£387,500	25/11/2022	Flat
CHERINGTON COURT, 108 FLAT 1 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1QA	£385,000	05/10/2022	Flat
SOUTH LODGE FLAT 12 WARWICK ROAD, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 5ET	£288,000	26/09/2022	Flat
Same street SPRINGFIELDS, 17 10 SOMERSET ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, GREATER LONDON, EN5 1SG	£413,000	08/07/2022	Flat

Street average: £216,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £369,850 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -23.3%

10y growth -3.4%

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

1y (index) -6.5%

5y (index) -4.5%

10y (index) -0.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,738/mo

Realistic £1,931/mo

Optimistic £2,124/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Barnet.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer North London: £1,396/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

8 Somerset Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Warwick Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Auto Dynamics	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Train station	New Barnet	0.4 miles
Train station	High Barnet	0.6 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital	2.9 miles
Hospital	North London Hospice Winchmore Hill	4.1 miles
University	Flood Hazard Research Centre	4.4 miles
University	Middlesex University	4.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	52
Violence and sexual offences	52
Vehicle crime	30
Shoplifting	15
Criminal damage and arson	11
Burglary	10
Other theft	8
Public order	7
Robbery	6
Drugs	5
Other crime	5
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	207

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
Lyonsdown School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Cromer Road Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Mar 2012
Ark Pioneer Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 10 Oct 2023
St Margaret's Nursery School	Nursery	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 11 Nov 2013
St Catherine's RC School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £241,375

Target investor price (1%) £193,100

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).