# 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

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## 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)

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