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10 BERKELEY

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE SG6 2HA

3 beds 2 baths 83 m² Listed 12 Apr 2025 (-406d)

£525,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£540,000 Sep 2025

Local average

£624,967 (-16%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,518 of 33,755)

Street crime

149 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Three double bedrooms, including a master with en suite shower room
  • Spacious living room filled with natural light
  • Modern kitchen/diner, ideal for family living and entertaining
  • Charming conservatory with direct access to the rear garden
  • Chain free sale – perfect for a smooth and speedy purchase
  • Private, enclosed rear garden with side access
  • Garage, carport, and off-road parking via a generous driveway
  • Set in a quiet cul-de-sac in a sought-after Letchworth location
  • Benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout
  • Close to shops, leisure facilities, and excellent transport links to London and Cambridge

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas, Double glazing, Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

A Rare Opportunity – Spacious Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow with Garage, Carport & Driveway in Sought-After Berkeley Close, Letchworth – CHAIN FREE
We're delighted to present for sale this generously proportioned three-bedroom detached bungalow, tucked away in the peaceful cul-de-sac of Berkeley Close in Letchworth Garden City. Offered chain free, this home is perfect for those seeking spacious single-storey living with excellent outdoor space and ample parking.
Inside, the property boasts a large and bright living room, a kitchen/diner ideal for family meals or entertaining, and a charming conservatory that opens directly onto the private rear garden. All three bedrooms are doubles, with the master enjoying the added benefit of an en suite shower room. A separate family bathroom completes the internal accommodation.
Externally, the home features a well-maintained and enclosed rear garden with side access, a generous front lawn, and a driveway providing off-road parking that leads to both a garage and carport—a rare find in such a quiet and established location.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing throughout, and an enviable position close to local amenities.
Location Highlights:
Letchworth Garden City is celebrated for its unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Residents enjoy a vibrant selection of shops, cafes, restaurants, and leisure facilities, including the Broadway Cinema and The Settlement. The town offers excellent transport links with direct rail services to London, Cambridge, and Peterborough, and easy access to the A1(M), making it a perfect spot for commuters.
Hallway
Lounge - 4m x 3.8m (13'1" x 12'5")
Kitchen/Diner - 4.7m x 3.08m (15'5" x 10'1")
Conservatory - 3.88m x 3m (12'8" x 9'10")
Bathroom - 3.07m x 1.97m (10'0" x 6'5")
Bedroom - 4.23m x 3.07m (13'10" x 10'0")
Ensuite
Bedroom - 3.89m x 3.24m (12'9" x 10'7")
Bedroom - 2.82m x 2.64m (9'3" x 8'7")
OUT SIDE
Front Garden
Rear Garden
Driveway
Carport
Garage

Listed by

Shillington

VLS Estate Agents Limited

Reference: 160620584

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #6415083

Property Details

Street: 10 Berkeley

Town: LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

Postcode: SG6 2HA

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/04/2012

Work Completed: 06/03/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6370846

Property Details

Street: 10 Berkeley

Town: LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

Postcode: SG6 2HA

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 03/03/2009

Work Completed: 23/02/2009

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/09/2025 (8 months ago) £540,000

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
18 CLOISTERS ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3JS £760,158 04/12/2023 Detached
28 CLOISTERS ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3JS £1,070,000 25/09/2023 Detached
Same street 17 BERKELEY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2HA £500,000 05/07/2023 Detached
36 WILLIAN WAY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2HG £1,100,000 19/06/2023 Detached
8 WHITETHORN LANE, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2DN £692,500 18/05/2023 Detached
6 WHITETHORN LANE, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2DN £565,000 16/12/2022 Detached
Same street 22 BERKELEY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2HA £520,000 09/11/2022 Detached
Same street 9 BERKELEY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2HA £545,000 27/10/2022 Detached
94 WAYSBROOK, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2DW £451,000 27/10/2022 Detached
141 BALDOCK ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2EQ £905,000 19/08/2022 Detached
81A BALDOCK ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2EE £775,000 20/05/2022 Detached
81B BALDOCK ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2EE £607,000 25/11/2021 Detached
4 WHITETHORN LANE, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2DN £680,000 04/10/2021 Detached
3 WHITETHORN LANE, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 2DN £625,000 21/09/2021 Detached
28 CLOISTERS ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3JS £580,000 11/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £521,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £734,222 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.5%
10y growth 36.1%

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

1y (index) 0.5%
5y (index) 13.9%
10y (index) 29.4%

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: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Baldock Road 0.1 miles
Shop Shop n Drive 0.3 miles
Shop Lordship Food Market 0.5 miles
Train station Letchworth Garden City 0.7 miles
Train station Baldock 2.1 miles
Hospital Pinehill Hospital 2.3 miles
Hospital Wymondley Nursing Home 2.7 miles
University University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus 7.8 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 62
Anti-social behaviour 35
Criminal damage and arson 15
Other theft 8
Burglary 7
Public order 7
Drugs 4
Shoplifting 4
Bicycle theft 2
Possession of weapons 2
Other crime 1
Theft from the person 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 149

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Pixmore Junior School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 21 Oct 2015
St Christopher School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Lordship Farm Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 27 Mar 2013
St Francis College Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Feb 2011

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 Detached House, Souberie Avenue, SG6 £3,000/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Lytton Avenue, SG6 £1,600/mo 3 0.44 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Ashbourne Close, SG6 £1,625/mo 3 0.46 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Swanstand, SG6 £1,350/mo 3 0.83 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,894/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £201,625
Target investor price (1%) £161,300
Gross yield 3.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 27.1×
Monthly cashflow £-641/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -5.1%
  • 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).