Sold STC Retirement Property

FLAT 18

MAGDALENE COURT, 2, ROYSTON ROAD, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE SG7 6PF

1 beds 1 baths Listed 20 Nov 2017 (-3127d)

£179,950

Save

# 1 bedroom retirement property for sale (SG7 6PF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 18, MAGDALENE COURT, 2, ROYSTON ROAD, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE SG7 6PF |
| Price | £179,950 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £178,000 Jun 2018 |

## Description

A ground floor retirement apartment located in the heart of Baldock close to all the local amenities. Comprising of a sitting room overlooking the garden, a modern fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, double bedroom and bathroom with walk-in shower. Outside there are communal gardens and a secure residents car park. Being sold ‘Chain free’. A purpose built development designed for the active retired. Situated on the ground floor overlooking the side garden and car park. The present owner has just re-decorated throughout and had new carpets fitted. The main living area has a large casement door leading out to a small private patio where you can sit to enjoy the garden in the summer months. Other benefits include a lovely communal lounge to meet new friends, laundry room and guest suite for friends and family to come and stay. To the rear of the complex there is a lovely, well maintained garden with a wide selection of mature planting. Early viewing is recommended and is being sold chain free.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234421)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234427)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234431)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234435)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234438)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234441)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234445)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234447)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/70243496/234448)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/70243496/234449) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MAGDALENE COURT, 2 FLAT 18 ROYSTON ROAD, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6PF | £178,000 | 22/06/2018 | Flat |
| MAGDALENE COURT, 2 FLAT 18 ROYSTON ROAD, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6PF | £145,000 | 08/12/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19A WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QB | £415,000 | 31/10/2022 | Other |
| 18 WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QN | £120,000 | 14/10/2021 | Other |

**Area average:** £267,500 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £694,271 (6 Other, SG7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -74.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,274/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,415/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,557/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £176,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £141,500

*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.*

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North Hertfordshire; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 13%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.5%

## 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)

Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9

/ 9

Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Last sold

£178,000 Jun 2018

Local average

£694,271 (-74.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,634 of 33,755)

Street crime

75 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Close to town centre and station
Located on the ground floor
Kitchen with integral appliances
Lovely lounge with views out to the garden
Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe
Bathroom with walk-in shower
Lovely landscaped gardens
Redecorated and new carpets fitted
Secure residents parking
Being sold 'chain free'

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A ground floor retirement apartment located in the heart of Baldock close to all the local amenities. Comprising of a sitting room overlooking the garden, a modern fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, double bedroom and bathroom with walk-in shower. Outside there are communal gardens and a secure residents car park. Being sold ‘Chain free’. A purpose built development designed for the active retired. Situated on the ground floor overlooking the side garden and car park. The present owner has just re-decorated throughout and had new carpets fitted. The main living area has a large casement door leading out to a small private patio where you can sit to enjoy the garden in the summer months. Other benefits include a lovely communal lounge to meet new friends, laundry room and guest suite for friends and family to come and stay. To the rear of the complex there is a lovely, well maintained garden with a wide selection of mature planting. Early viewing is recommended and is being sold chain free.

Listed by

Baldock

Satchells Estate Agents

Reference: 70243496

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Fetching EPC data… Refresh this page in a moment.

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

23% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/06/2018 (7 years ago)	£178,000	+22.8%
Sold	08/12/2010 (15 years ago)	£145,000	—

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
19A WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QB	£415,000	31/10/2022	Other
18 WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QN	£120,000	14/10/2021	Other

Area average: £267,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%

5y (index) 13%

10y (index) 29.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,274/mo

Realistic £1,415/mo

Optimistic £1,557/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SG7 6PF

Address

Royston Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Baldock Railway Station	0.1 miles
Shop	WHSmith Local	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Train station	Baldock	0.1 miles
Train station	Letchworth Garden City	2.0 miles
Hospital	Pinehill Hospital	4.4 miles
Hospital	Wymondley Nursing Home	4.5 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	9.6 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus	9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	23
Anti-social behaviour	13
Vehicle crime	12
Criminal damage and arson	10
Burglary	6
Other theft	4
Drugs	3
Public order	2
Other crime	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	75

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
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 22 Aug 2016
The Knights Templar School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2012
Brandles School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2024
St John Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Dec 2012
Weston Way Nursery School	Nursery	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 8 May 2024

Rental Comparables

Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.79%

Max investor price (0.8%) £176,875

Target investor price (1%) £141,500

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).