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FLAT 30

BALDWIN HOUSE, 2, GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON HA1 2XE

1 beds 1 baths 570 sq ft Listed 5 Jul 2023 (-1071d)

£200,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 4 Oct 2023

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Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

53 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£195,000 Feb 2024

Price per m²

£3,774/m²

Local average

£318,129 (-37.1%)

Street crime

606 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • GOTO ONLINE AUCTION ONLINE BID
  • Buyers Fees Apply
  • Chain Free
  • One Bedroom Apartment
  • Fantastic Location
  • Fantastic Condition Throughout
  • Long Lease
  • Close To The Station
  • Book Your Viewing 24/7 Or Click On The Brochure
  • Buy-It-Now Option Available

Additional details

Heating
Gas central

Description

The Property
**GUIDE PRICE £210 TO £225 AND OFFERS OVER****
*Rental potential of £1500pcm*
GOTO ONLINE AUCTIONING
31 OCTOBER 2023.

"Chain Free" This well presented and well sized one bedroom's apartment in fantastic condition and throughout, perfect for first time buyers or investors alike, located in the heart of Harrow. Purple Bricks recommend a prompt viewing.

Ideally located in a fine development in Harrow town Centre, this is an immaculate modern apartment. Boasting ample natural light, modern features and space, this apartment offers a fully fitted kitchen with a range of eye and base level unites and roll top surface, open plan living diner, a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. And to complete this apartment is a three-piece bathroom suite with bath WC and hand basin, the property also benefits from having a security entry system, lifts and ample storage.

Baldwin House is conveniently located moments from the wealth of shops, bars and restaurants in Harrow town Centre. Harrow on the Hill Station is moments away.

Property Description
Being Sold by GOTO Online Auction

Starting Bids from £215,000.

Buy it now option available

Please call or visit Purplebricks Online Auctions for more information.

This property is for sale by Online Auction. The Online Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will have 56 working days to exchange and complete once the draft contract has been issued by the vendors solicitor. Allowing the additional time to exchange and complete on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer with be required to put down a non-refundable reservation fee. The fee will be a fixed fee including the Vat, this secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. The buyer will be required to agree to our terms and conditions prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found on the online Auction website or requested from our Auction Department.

Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price which is typically no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid. Both the Starting Bid and Reserve Price can be subject to change. Our primary duty of care is to the vendor. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by GOTO Auctions.

To book a viewing visit Purplebricks

By giving a buyer time to exchange contracts on the property, means normal residential finance can be sort.

The Buyer’s Premium secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property and be included in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative

General Information
Auctioneer's Comments

This property is for sale by Online Auction which is a flexible and buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will not be exchanging contracts on the fall of the virtual hammer but will be given 56 working days in which to complete the transaction, from the date the Draft Contract is issued by the seller’s solicitor. The buyer will be required to sign a Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found in the Info Pack which can be downloaded for free from our website or requested from our Auction Department.

Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to make payment of a non-refundable Buyers Premium of £9,000 including VAT plus an administration charge of £354 including VAT, a total of £9,354. This secures the transaction and takes the property off the market.

The Buyer’s Premium and administration charge are in addition to the final negotiated selling price.

Buyer's Administration Charge
If the Buyer Information Pack has been produced and provided by GOTO Group any successful purchaser will be required to pay £354.00 (including VAT) towards the cost of the preparation of the pack. These can then be used by your solicitor to progress the sale.
Buyer Fees
There are no other fees or charges payable to the Auctioneer however, there are other costs to consider such as:
You will need a Solicitor to act for you during the conveyancing and your Solicitor will advise you in relation to the associated costs. If you do not have a Solicitor, we can recommend the services of one of our Panel Solicitors who are all selected for their expertise in Auction Transactions. Please call the number below for more information.
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is applicable if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Property ownership information

Ground rent review period: No review period

Service charge review period: No review period

Lease end date: 19/04/2265

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

Listed by

covering Harrow

Purplebricks

Reference: 86234256

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/08/2015

Current heating cost: £232/year

Potential heating cost: £232/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

-29% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/02/2024 (2 years ago) £195,000 -29.5%
Sold 10/09/2015 (10 years ago) £276,450

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
CHESTERTON HOUSE FLAT 79 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DL £437,000 26/11/2025 Flat
CARNEGIE HOUSE, 21 FLAT 8 PETERBOROUGH ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2AX £230,000 14/03/2025 Flat
HARTLEY APARTMENTS FLAT 79 PERCEVAL SQUARE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 1ER £365,000 13/09/2023 Flat
CHESTERTON HOUSE FLAT 43 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DF £400,000 07/06/2023 Flat
CHESTERTON HOUSE FLAT 13 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DA £432,500 17/05/2023 Flat
CHESTERTON HOUSE FLAT 85 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DL £345,000 29/03/2023 Flat
BELLOW HOUSE FLAT 26 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DQ £540,000 27/03/2023 Flat
PEARSON APARTMENTS FLAT 41 PERCEVAL SQUARE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 1GU £335,000 20/12/2022 Flat
CHESTERTON HOUSE FLAT 5 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DA £465,000 06/12/2022 Flat
1 KENTON AVENUE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2BN £415,000 25/11/2022 Flat
SPIRE HOUSE, 1 10 PETERBOROUGH ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2HF £320,000 28/10/2022 Flat
WALLACE HOUSE FLAT 39 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DS £335,000 21/10/2022 Flat
HARTLEY APARTMENTS FLAT 85 PERCEVAL SQUARE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 1ER £575,000 07/10/2022 Flat
2 FLAT 1 KENTON AVENUE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2BN £390,000 23/09/2022 Flat
2 FLAT 2 KENTON AVENUE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2BN £275,000 23/09/2022 Flat
2 FLAT 3 KENTON AVENUE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2BN £385,000 23/09/2022 Flat
WALLACE HOUSE FLAT 47 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DS £636,000 20/09/2022 Flat
CHESTERTON HOUSE FLAT 106 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2DL £345,000 16/09/2022 Flat
GREENHILL MANSIONS, 11 FLAT 1 GAYTON ROAD, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 2HQ £400,000 16/09/2022 Flat
PEARSON APARTMENTS FLAT 48 PERCEVAL SQUARE, HARROW, GREATER LONDON, HA1 1GU £112,500 02/08/2022 Flat

Area average: £386,900 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.5%
10y growth -2.8%

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

1y (index) -6.1%
5y (index) -3.2%
10y (index) 5.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,580/mo
Realistic £1,755/mo
Optimistic £1,931/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harrow.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North West London: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

9 Gayton Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.0 miles
Bus stop Harrow Town Centre 0.0 miles
Train station Harrow-on-the-Hill 0.2 miles
Train station Northwick Park 0.7 miles
University John Scales Centre for Biomedical Engineering 3.8 miles
University Middlesex University 4.1 miles
Hospital Watford General Hospital 5.7 miles
Hospital Hounslow Medical Centre 7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 168
Anti-social behaviour 137
Shoplifting 63
Theft from the person 53
Vehicle crime 37
Public order 30
Other theft 29
Criminal damage and arson 24
Drugs 24
Robbery 20
Burglary 13
Other crime 4
Bicycle theft 3
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 606

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
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Northwest London Other 0.1 miles (No rating)
The Jubilee Academy Other 0.2 miles Outstanding — 18 Jun 2023
Harrow High School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 4 Apr 2014
Harmony Primary School Other 0.4 miles Good — 13 Jan 2022
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 20 Mar 2024

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 Flat, Lyon Road, HA1 £1,699/mo 1 0.09 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, London, HA1 £1,900/mo 1 0.11 miles OpenRent
Bedsit, Greenhill Road, HA1 £1,050/mo 1 0.23 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Maisonette, Harrow-On-The-Hill, HA1 £1,750/mo 1 0.25 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Queens House, HA1 £1,400/mo 1 0.26 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Harrow, HA1 £1,350/mo 1 0.32 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Robert House, HA1 £1,450/mo 1 0.39 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Hindes Road, HA1 £1,260/mo 1 0.42 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,482/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.71%
Max investor price (0.8%) £178,125
Target investor price (1%) £142,500
Gross yield 8.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11.7×
Monthly cashflow £470/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 9.7%
  • 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).