Sold STC Terraced

1 WHITE LION YARD

CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP5 1EY

2 beds 1 baths 635 sq ft Listed 10 Mar 2022 (-1553d)

£330,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

59 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£310,000 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£5,593/m²

Local average

£406,769 (-18.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,687 of 33,755)

Street crime

103 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • FREEHOLD
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • MEZZANINE
  • PRIVATE COURTYARD GARDEN
  • EXCELLENT LOCATION
  • OPEN PLAN LIVING ACCOMMODATION

Additional details

Garden
Front garden

Description

SUMMARY
White Lion Yard is a modern two bedroom home located within the heart of Chesham, situated within easy walking distance of Chesham High Street, Chesham Underground Station and several good local schools this property offers the perfect location for a first time buyer looking to commute using the exc


DESCRIPTION
This well-kept secret is perfect for a First Time Buyer looking for a unique home hidden away in the heart of Chesham. A completely Freehold home offering excellent links to Chesham High Street and Underground station. The property itself is comprised of an open plan living, dining and kitchen area downstairs which is massively benefitted from ample natural light and spacious accommodation. A separate WC completes the downstairs layout. As we go up the stairs and enter the first floor we are greeted with two large double bedrooms and a complete family bathroom, the master bedroom allows access up to the second floor mezzanine which some neighbours have converted into a third bedroom. A private courtyard garden space allowing for entertaining during those summer months nicely completes the property.

Chesham is a market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England. It is 11 miles south-east of the county town of Aylesbury and 25.8 miles north-west of Charing Cross, Central London, and is part of the London commuter belt, the Metropolitan Line. Chesham has easy access to the A41, M1 and M40 motorways.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Chesham

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 120913934

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/03/2022

Current heating cost: £696/year

Potential heating cost: £499/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/03/2023 (3 years ago) £310,000

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
22 MEADES LANE, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1ND £562,500 07/09/2023 Terraced
4 CHURCH STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1HT £220,000 16/09/2022 Terraced

Area average: £391,250 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -8.9%
10y growth 30.5%

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

1y (index) -1.4%
5y (index) 14.6%
10y (index) 28.5%

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: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Bulldog News 0.0 miles
Shop Orbit Press 0.1 miles
Train station Chesham 0.1 miles
Bus stop Broadway 0.2 miles
Train station Amersham 2.0 miles
University Buckinghamshire New University 2.1 miles
Hospital Amersham Hospital 2.8 miles
Hospital The Chiltern Hospital 3.6 miles
University National Film and Television School 6.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 29
Anti-social behaviour 22
Public order 13
Drugs 9
Other theft 8
Vehicle crime 6
Burglary 5
Shoplifting 5
Criminal damage and arson 4
Other crime 2
Total incidents 103

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
Thomas Harding Junior School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 5 May 2015
Chiltern Hills Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 22 Mar 2017
Chesham Grammar School Secondary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 4 Apr 2014
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 6 Dec 2017
Waterside Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
2 Bed Flat, Waterside, HP5 £1,300/mo 2 0.11 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Waterside, HP5 £1,350/mo 2 0.11 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,325/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,625
Target investor price (1%) £132,500
Gross yield 4.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×
Monthly cashflow £-132/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.7%
  • 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).