Sold STC Semi-detached

20 MAXWELL ROAD

BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP9 1QZ

3 beds 2 baths 926 sq ft Listed 11 Mar 2024 (-824d)

£650,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP9 1QZ |
| Price | £650,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 86 m² |
| Last sold | £560,000 Aug 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 03/11/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £572/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,515

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£15)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2339-5029-0109-0714-1202)

## Description

Upon entering, you're greeted by a warm and inviting entrance hall featuring a turning staircase and light wood engineered flooring that seamlessly flows into the impressive modern kitchen boasting full integrated appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is the spacious family/dining room/conservatory, providing a versatile space for everyday living. From here, you can access both the garden and the delightful living room, complete with a modern-style gas fire, creating a cozy ambiance. A modern family bathroom is conveniently located on the ground floor.

Ascending to the first floor, you'll find a generously sized, double aspect, principle bedroom stretching from front to back, complete with wardrobe cupboards and an en suite shower room. Additionally, there are two further bedrooms, perfect for children or guests. The property benefits from gas central heating to radiators and double glazed windows throughout, ensuring comfort year-round.

Externally, the front of the property boasts a modern driveway providing off-road parking for three cars, along with gated side access to the rear. The rear garden offers a generous size, featuring a decking area ideal for outdoor entertaining, an expanse of lawn bordered by rail sleepers, and a pathway leading to the multi-purpose summerhouse/home office/games room with light and power. A useful brick-built outhouse with light and power adds convenient storage options, while a wooded rear backdrop enhances privacy.

Location-wise, the property is ideally situated close to St Mary's & All Saints School, approximately half a mile from the town center and railway station. Residents can enjoy excellent shopping facilities nearby, including Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, and Waitrose, as well as a variety of cafes and restaurants. The mainline railway station provides swift access to London, with journey times improved to just 25-30 minutes to Marylebone. Beaconsfield Old Town, with its array of restaurants, pubs, and shops, is a little over half a mile away, while easy access to the M40 motorway further enhances connectivity.

Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely family home yours. Schedule a viewing today and experience the charm and convenience of 20 Maxwell Road firsthand.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band : D

Directions: Sat Nav HP9 1QZ

EPC: D

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/145610291/317419) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/145610291/317422) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10871610
- **Address:** 20 Maxwell Road, BEACONSFIELD, HP9 1QZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 26/02/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15619126
- **Address:** 20 Maxwell Road, BEACONSFIELD, HP9 1QZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/02/2023
- **Work Completed:** 06/02/2023
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15619128
- **Address:** 20 Maxwell Road, BEACONSFIELD, HP9 1QZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/02/2023
- **Work Completed:** 06/02/2023
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, SOUTH BUCKS, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ | £560,000 | 12/08/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 20 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, SOUTH BUCKS, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ | £320,000 | 20/06/2013 | Semi-detached |
| 20 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, SOUTH BUCKS, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ | £290,000 | 02/12/2009 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 43 HYDE GREEN, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EP | £650,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 66 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ | £826,000 | 06/11/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 68 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ | £630,000 | 19/06/2024 | Terraced |
| 3 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ | £705,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HD | £722,500 | 13/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ | £700,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ | £670,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ | £715,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ | £865,000 | 03/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HE | £620,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HD | £800,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 80 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ | £800,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FERNHURST CLOSE, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1AN | £615,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HD | £630,000 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 58 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ | £725,000 | 18/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 FERNHURST CLOSE, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1AN | £650,000 | 01/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HYDE GREEN, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2ER | £542,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 48 GARVIN AVENUE, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1RB | £632,500 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 RONALD ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1AJ | £650,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 65 AMERSHAM ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2ES | £496,500 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1RG | £534,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £745,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £658,676 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £822,031 (16 Semi-detached, HP9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,326/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,473/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,620/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,192/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Brownswood Road, HP9 | £3,300/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £3,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £412,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £330,000

*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 £3,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £385/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.5%

*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:** £7,558/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 60.3%
- **10y growth:** 14.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Buckinghamshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.4%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£560,000 Aug 2016

Price per m²

£7,558/m²

Local average

£822,031 (-20.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,660 of 33,755)

Street crime

65 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

2 bathrooms
Home office
Walk to station
Close to shops and restaurants
St Marys School catchment
Garden
Off street parking for 3 cars

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Welcome to this charming three-bedroom semi-detached home perfectly designed for family living, in a highly convenient location just a short stroll from St Mary's & All Saints First & Primary School. With a garden office, it offers ‘working from home’ convenience.
Upon entering, you're greeted by a warm and inviting entrance hall featuring a turning staircase and light wood engineered flooring that seamlessly flows into the impressive modern kitchen boasting full integrated appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is the spacious family/dining room/conservatory, providing a versatile space for everyday living. From here, you can access both the garden and the delightful living room, complete with a modern-style gas fire, creating a cozy ambiance. A modern family bathroom is conveniently located on the ground floor.
Ascending to the first floor, you'll find a generously sized, double aspect, principle bedroom stretching from front to back, complete with wardrobe cupboards and an en suite shower room. Additionally, there are two further bedrooms, perfect for children or guests. The property benefits from gas central heating to radiators and double glazed windows throughout, ensuring comfort year-round.
Externally, the front of the property boasts a modern driveway providing off-road parking for three cars, along with gated side access to the rear. The rear garden offers a generous size, featuring a decking area ideal for outdoor entertaining, an expanse of lawn bordered by rail sleepers, and a pathway leading to the multi-purpose summerhouse/home office/games room with light and power. A useful brick-built outhouse with light and power adds convenient storage options, while a wooded rear backdrop enhances privacy.
Location-wise, the property is ideally situated close to St Mary's & All Saints School, approximately half a mile from the town center and railway station. Residents can enjoy excellent shopping facilities nearby, including Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, and Waitrose, as well as a variety of cafes and restaurants. The mainline railway station provides swift access to London, with journey times improved to just 25-30 minutes to Marylebone. Beaconsfield Old Town, with its array of restaurants, pubs, and shops, is a little over half a mile away, while easy access to the M40 motorway further enhances connectivity.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely family home yours. Schedule a viewing today and experience the charm and convenience of 20 Maxwell Road firsthand.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band : D
Directions: Sat Nav HP9 1QZ
EPC: D
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Beaconsfield

Ashington Page

Reference: 145610291

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 04/11/2021

Expiry date: 03/11/2031

Current heating cost: £572/year

Potential heating cost: £550/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,515

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10871610

Property Details

Street: 20 Maxwell Road

Town: BEACONSFIELD

Postcode: HP9 1QZ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/03/2015

Work Completed: 26/02/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15619126 Recent

Property Details

Street: 20 Maxwell Road

Town: BEACONSFIELD

Postcode: HP9 1QZ

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/02/2023

Work Completed: 06/02/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15619128 Recent

Property Details

Street: 20 Maxwell Road

Town: BEACONSFIELD

Postcode: HP9 1QZ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/02/2023

Work Completed: 06/02/2023

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

93% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/08/2016 (9 years ago)	£560,000	+75%
Sold	20/06/2013 (12 years ago)	£320,000	+10.3%
Sold	02/12/2009 (16 years ago)	£290,000	—

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
43 HYDE GREEN, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EP	£650,000	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 66 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ	£826,000	06/11/2024	Terraced
Same street 68 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ	£630,000	19/06/2024	Terraced
3 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ	£705,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
17 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HD	£722,500	13/10/2022	Semi-detached
7 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ	£700,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
6 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ	£670,000	01/09/2022	Semi-detached
5 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ	£715,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
4 FROST ROAD, WILTON PARK, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2EQ	£865,000	03/08/2022	Semi-detached
32 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HE	£620,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
27 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HD	£800,000	17/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 80 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ	£800,000	26/05/2022	Semi-detached
11 FERNHURST CLOSE, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1AN	£615,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
3 WALLER ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2HD	£630,000	11/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 58 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1QZ	£725,000	18/01/2022	Semi-detached
7 FERNHURST CLOSE, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1AN	£650,000	01/12/2021	Semi-detached
4 HYDE GREEN, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2ER	£542,000	30/11/2021	Semi-detached
48 GARVIN AVENUE, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1RB	£632,500	26/11/2021	Semi-detached
17 RONALD ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1AJ	£650,000	20/09/2021	Semi-detached
65 AMERSHAM ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 2ES	£496,500	29/06/2021	Semi-detached
11 MAXWELL ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP9 1RG	£534,000	28/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £745,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £658,676 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 60.3%

10y growth 14.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Buckinghamshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.4%

5y (index) 16.2%

10y (index) 29.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,326/mo

Realistic £1,473/mo

Optimistic £1,620/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Buckinghamshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Milton Keynes: £1,192/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View HP9 1QZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Waller Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Timpson	0.4 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's	0.4 miles
Train station	Beaconsfield	0.4 miles
University	National Film and Television School	0.4 miles
Train station	Seer Green and Jordans	1.1 miles
Hospital	Amersham Hospital	3.6 miles
Hospital	Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy	3.7 miles
University	Buckinghamshire New University	4.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	14
Shoplifting	13
Vehicle crime	10
Criminal damage and arson	9
Public order	6
Anti-social behaviour	3
Burglary	3
Other theft	3
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	65

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
St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
Davenies School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Butlers Court School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Nov 2013
High March School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
The Beaconsfield School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Mar 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
3 Bed Bungalow, Brownswood Road, HP9	£3,300/mo	3	0.66 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £3,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.51%

Max investor price (0.8%) £412,500

Target investor price (1%) £330,000

Gross yield 6.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.4×

Monthly cashflow £385/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.5%

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).