Sold STC End of terrace

7 BANKS ROAD

BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD6 5QR

1 beds 1 baths 39 m² Listed 21 Oct 2025 (-239d)

£300,000

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# 1 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (WD6 5QR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 BANKS ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD6 5QR |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £295,000 Mar 2026 |

## Description

On the ground floor, you’ll find a bright and spacious open-plan lounge and kitchen area, featuring a convenient breakfast bar. A walk-in cupboard/larder is located under the stairs, complete with light and power – ideal for storing a fridge/freezer or additional kitchen appliances. The kitchen also includes a cooker, which is only a year old. A new oak laminate floor was installed in the downstairs area just a few months ago, adding a fresh and modern touch.

Upstairs offers a generous double bedroom with ample space for wardrobes, along with an airing cupboard for additional storage, and a family bathroom with a shower attachment over the bath.

Further benefits include loft access, a full-height external storage cupboard located just before the front door, and a driveway providing off-street parking for one car.

The property is ideally situated with easy access to local amenities, transport links, and major routes including the M1 and M25, making commuting straightforward.

This chain-free property is ready to move in and located in an excellent area, making it ideal for buyers seeking a hassle-free move.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4324715
- **Address:** 7 Banks Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 5QR
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/12/2006
- **Work Completed:** 06/12/2006
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 BANKS ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5QR | £295,000 | 25/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 7 BANKS ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5QR | £175,000 | 28/01/2014 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 HAY CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RA | £415,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 PINEWOOD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NW | £375,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 BANKS ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5QR | £275,000 | 15/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 KELLY COURT, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5QU | £286,500 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 42 RUTHERFORD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RZ | £500,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 STUDIO WAY, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NN | £425,000 | 14/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 53 PINEWOOD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NP | £430,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 38 HORIZON PLACE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5FP | £575,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 54 HORIZON PLACE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5FP | £545,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 EALING CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NS | £380,000 | 17/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 RUTHERFORD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RZ | £440,000 | 31/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 COOPERS CRESCENT, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RF | £398,500 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 52 PINEWOOD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NR | £305,000 | 28/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £275,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £422,917 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £460,603 (31 Terraced, WD6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -34.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,616/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,796/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,976/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed End Terrace, Kelly Court, WD6 | £1,550/mo | 1 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Studio Way, WD6 | £2,500/mo | 1 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Tempsford Avenue, WD6 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Thornbury Gardens, WD6 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Gateshead Road, WD6 | £947/mo | 1 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Hemini Court, WD6 | £950/mo | 1 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Hemini Court, WD6 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,363/mo (7 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-36/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.5%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.6%
- **10y growth:** 16%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Hertsmere; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.2%

## 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

39 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£295,000 Mar 2026

Local average

£460,603 (-34.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,713 of 33,755)

Street crime

240 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

One Double Bedroom
End Of Terrace House
Good Condition Throughout
Off Street Parking
Studio Way Development
Spacious Open-Plan Lounge & Kitchen Area
Quiet cul-de-sac
New Oak Laminate Floor
External Storage Cupboard
Chain Free

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Parking: Off street
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No
Source of flood: Other

Description

This well-maintained, end-of-terrace one-bedroom house is located in a peaceful cul-de-sac within the popular Studio Way development, presenting an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a bright and spacious open-plan lounge and kitchen area, featuring a convenient breakfast bar. A walk-in cupboard/larder is located under the stairs, complete with light and power – ideal for storing a fridge/freezer or additional kitchen appliances. The kitchen also includes a cooker, which is only a year old. A new oak laminate floor was installed in the downstairs area just a few months ago, adding a fresh and modern touch.

Upstairs offers a generous double bedroom with ample space for wardrobes, along with an airing cupboard for additional storage, and a family bathroom with a shower attachment over the bath.

Further benefits include loft access, a full-height external storage cupboard located just before the front door, and a driveway providing off-street parking for one car.

The property is ideally situated with easy access to local amenities, transport links, and major routes including the M1 and M25, making commuting straightforward.

This chain-free property is ready to move in and located in an excellent area, making it ideal for buyers seeking a hassle-free move.

Listed by

Borehamwood

Simmons Estates

Reference: 168424508

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4324715

Property Details

Street: 7 Banks Road

Town: BOREHAMWOOD

Postcode: WD6 5QR

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 18/12/2006

Work Completed: 06/12/2006

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

69% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/03/2026 (2 months ago)	£295,000	+68.6%
Sold	28/01/2014 (12 years ago)	£175,000	—

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
13 HAY CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RA	£415,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
2 PINEWOOD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NW	£375,000	23/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 5 BANKS ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5QR	£275,000	15/06/2023	Terraced
9 KELLY COURT, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5QU	£286,500	20/10/2022	Terraced
42 RUTHERFORD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RZ	£500,000	28/09/2022	Terraced
22 STUDIO WAY, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NN	£425,000	14/09/2022	Terraced
53 PINEWOOD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NP	£430,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
38 HORIZON PLACE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5FP	£575,000	03/05/2022	Terraced
54 HORIZON PLACE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5FP	£545,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
9 EALING CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NS	£380,000	17/02/2022	Terraced
37 RUTHERFORD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RZ	£440,000	31/01/2022	Terraced
18 COOPERS CRESCENT, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5RF	£398,500	10/09/2021	Terraced
52 PINEWOOD CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5NR	£305,000	28/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £275,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £422,917 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.6%

10y growth 16%

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

1y (index) 3.6%

5y (index) 11.8%

10y (index) 24.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,616/mo

Realistic £1,796/mo

Optimistic £1,976/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hertsmere.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Banks Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Ealing Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Lidl	0.2 miles
Shop	Halfords Autocentre	0.4 miles
Train station	Elstree & Borehamwood	1.1 miles
Train station	Radlett	2.9 miles
University	Middlesex University	4.7 miles
University	Flood Hazard Research Centre	4.7 miles
Hospital	Watford General Hospital	6.3 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital	6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	74
Violence and sexual offences	60
Other theft	18
Shoplifting	17
Public order	15
Drugs	14
Vehicle crime	14
Criminal damage and arson	9
Robbery	5
Burglary	4
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	3
Theft from the person	3
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	240

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
Elstree Screen Arts Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 17 Oct 2019
Hertswood Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
St Teresa Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 4 Jul 2016
Kenilworth Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 20 Jun 2022
Woodlands Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 28 Sep 2022

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 End Terrace, Kelly Court, WD6	£1,550/mo	1	0.02 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Studio Way, WD6	£2,500/mo	1	0.14 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Tempsford Avenue, WD6	£1,300/mo	1	0.68 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Thornbury Gardens, WD6	£995/mo	1	0.71 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Gateshead Road, WD6	£947/mo	1	0.78 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Hemini Court, WD6	£950/mo	1	1.11 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Hemini Court, WD6	£1,300/mo	1	1.11 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,363/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 5.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.2×

Monthly cashflow £-36/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.5%

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).

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