Sold Retirement Property

Apartment 4

NORTON PLACE, ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE SG7 5FH

2 beds 1 baths Listed 11 Aug 2025 (-303d)

£270,000

Shared ownership

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# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (SG7 5FH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 4, NORTON PLACE, ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE SG7 5FH |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £471,500 Jan 2025 |

## Description

Open-concept kitchen equipped with integrated appliancesAmple storage with plenty of cabinets and a built-in wardrobeShared Ownership!£180,000/£413 pcm (50% example share/50% rent)£270,000 (75% example share/no rent)Other shares available

SAP Rating - up to 83

## Property Photos

- ![Typical Bedroom](/listings/photos/165627143/558298) - Typical Bedroom
- ![Typical Living Room](/listings/photos/165627143/558299) - Typical Living Room
- ![Typical Living Room](/listings/photos/165627143/558300) - Typical Living Room
- ![Typical Living Room and Kitchen](/listings/photos/165627143/558301) - Typical Living Room and Kitchen
- ![Exterior](/listings/photos/165627143/558303) - Exterior
- ![Communal lounge](/listings/photos/165627143/558306) - Communal lounge
- ![Wellness suite](/listings/photos/165627143/558308) - Wellness suite

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/165627143/558309) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/165627143/558311) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 4 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £471,500 | 29/01/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| EAGLE COURT 5 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5AL | £320,000 | 18/12/2025 | Other |
| 54 CHURCH STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5AF | £445,000 | 21/07/2025 | Other |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 13 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £435,000 | 26/02/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 41 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £290,910 | 19/02/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 19 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £468,000 | 31/10/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 23 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £336,500 | 26/01/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 27 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £299,995 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 50 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £312,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 15 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £461,000 | 26/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 34 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £252,194 | 24/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 48 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £252,194 | 24/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 39 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £248,502 | 24/10/2023 | Flat |
| 9 - 15 HITCHIN STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6AL | £600,000 | 28/09/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 38 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £461,000 | 30/08/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 2 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £355,000 | 24/08/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 26 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH | £336,500 | 25/07/2023 | Flat |
| 19A WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QB | £415,000 | 31/10/2022 | Other |
| 10 THE SYCAMORES, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5BJ | £615,000 | 28/01/2022 | Other |
| 18 WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QN | £120,000 | 14/10/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £346,830 (13 sales)
**Area average:** £419,167 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £694,271 (6 Other, SG7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -61.1%

## 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):** £972/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **10y growth:** 247.1%

## 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)

Listing type

Shared ownership

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Property details

Listing category

Shared ownership

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£471,500 Jan 2025

Local average

£694,271 (-61.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,373 of 33,755)

Street crime

91 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Beautifully landscaped gardens, potting shed and raised planters, allowing you to nurture your passion for gardening
Enjoy evening cocktails, everyday socialising or lazy afternoons with friends in our stylish communal lounge & gardens
Chic Wellness Suite for onsite pampering, hair stylists & manicurists visit weekly
Hotel-style Guest Suite for loved ones to stay, making hosting a breeze
Onsite chef-run bistro with ever changing, delicious seasonal menus served daily by our wonderful chef Bernie
Friendly & supportive Estate Manager, Sharon onsite 24/7 for your peace of mind
Want to experience the lifestyle at Norton Place? Book our try before you buy for a taste of just how good your next chapter could be!
Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
Close to Baldock's vibrant market town and amenities including independent cafes and shops
East facing

Additional details

Heating: Electric, Solar, Double glazing, Central
Accessibility: Lift access, Step-free access, Wet room, Wide doorways, Ramped access, Level access shower, Level access
Parking: Disabled parking, Gated, EV charging, Private, Allocated, Visitor
Garden: Enclosed garden, Communal garden

Description

This spectacular 2 bedroom apartment in Baldock, Hertfordshire is part of the Norton Place development from the award-winning McCarthy Stone. A private retirement apartment, Apartment 40 is located on the first floor, and is available to purchase for up to 75% using our Shared Ownership scheme.
Open-concept kitchen equipped with integrated appliancesAmple storage with plenty of cabinets and a built-in wardrobeShared Ownership!£180,000/£413 pcm (50% example share/50% rent)£270,000 (75% example share/no rent)Other shares available

SAP Rating - up to 83

Listed by

Norton Place

McCarthy & Stone

Reference: 165627143

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
1, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	82	82	64 m²	—	Flat
10, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	82	82	49 m²	—	Flat
11, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	81	81	53 m²	—	Flat
12, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	82	82	67 m²	—	Flat
13, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	82	82	65 m²	—	Flat
14, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	83	83	69 m²	—	Flat
15, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	81	81	80 m²	—	Flat
16, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	82	82	67 m²	—	Flat
17, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	84	84	51 m²	—	Flat
18, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	82	82	67 m²	—	Flat
19, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	81	81	78 m²	—	Flat
2, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	83	83	55 m²	—	Flat
20, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	83	83	70 m²	—	Flat
21, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	82	82	47 m²	—	Flat
22, 74 Icknield Way, BALDOCK	81	81	49 m²	—	Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£471,500	—

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
EAGLE COURT 5 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5AL	£320,000	18/12/2025	Other
54 CHURCH STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5AF	£445,000	21/07/2025	Other
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 13 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£435,000	26/02/2025	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 41 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£290,910	19/02/2025	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 19 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£468,000	31/10/2024	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 23 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£336,500	26/01/2024	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 27 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£299,995	31/10/2023	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 50 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£312,000	31/10/2023	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 15 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£461,000	26/10/2023	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 34 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£252,194	24/10/2023	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 48 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£252,194	24/10/2023	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 39 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£248,502	24/10/2023	Flat
9 - 15 HITCHIN STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6AL	£600,000	28/09/2023	Other
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 38 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£461,000	30/08/2023	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 2 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£355,000	24/08/2023	Flat
Same street NORTON PLACE APARTMENT 26 ICKNIELD WAY, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5FH	£336,500	25/07/2023	Flat
19A WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QB	£415,000	31/10/2022	Other
10 THE SYCAMORES, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5BJ	£615,000	28/01/2022	Other
18 WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QN	£120,000	14/10/2021	Other

Street average: £346,830 (13 sales)

Area average: £419,167 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

10y growth 247.1%

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: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Icknield Way

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Orange Tree PH	0.1 miles
Shop	Legends Barber	0.2 miles
Shop	Redfin Models	0.2 miles
Train station	Baldock	0.2 miles
Train station	Letchworth Garden City	1.8 miles
Hospital	Unknown	5.7 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	9.3 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus	9.6 miles
Hospital	Cambridge Private Hospital (Orwell Grange)	11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	25
Anti-social behaviour	13
Vehicle crime	13
Criminal damage and arson	12
Burglary	7
Other theft	7
Shoplifting	6
Drugs	3
Public order	2
Bicycle theft	1
Other crime	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	91

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
The Knights Templar School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2012
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Aug 2016
Brandles School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2024
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 19 Dec 2012
Weston Way Nursery School	Nursery	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 8 May 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.52%

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).

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