Sold STC Terraced

56 APPLETON FIELDS

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 4DR

2 beds 1 baths 581 sq ft Listed 10 Mar 2026 (-144d)

£325,000

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Reduced on 7 Apr 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

54 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£282,500 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£6,019/m²

Local average

£403,875 (-19.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,422 of 33,755)

Street crime

185 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • 2 Bedroom Terraced Property
  • Fully Renovated Throughout
  • New Boiler & Electrics
  • Open Plan Living Accommodation
  • Landscaped Garden
  • Allocated Parking
  • Potential Rental Income £1400 PCM
  • Council Tax Band C
  • EPC Rating C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A recently renovated two bedroom terraced property, in a popular location close to local amenities and schooling. Internal accommodation comprises open plan living accommodation with a kitchen leading to a lounge/dining room overlooking the rear garden. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. Externally, to the rear of the property is a landscaped garden with a newly laid patio and the remainder mainly laid to lawn. There is an allocated parking space to the rear.

Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating C.


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.

POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

POTENTIAL TENANTS: Properties are offered in line with current legislation, including the Renters Rights Act. Tenancies will typically be granted as periodic (rolling) agreements, unless otherwise agreed. A security deposit will be required, capped in line with current legislation. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure their personal possessions.

BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

REFERRAL FEES

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IBS260145/5

Listed by

Bishop Stortford

AIG (AL) LTD - LSL Franchise

Reference: 173104907

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/06/2025

Expiry date: 10/06/2035

Current heating cost: £397/year

Potential heating cost: £423/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,823

Recommendations

  • Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • 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

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

272% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £325,000 +15%
Sold 19/11/2025 (8 months ago) £282,500 +271.7%
Sold 01/11/1999 (26 years ago) £76,000

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
26 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP £307,500 17/12/2025 Terraced
1 WHEAT CROFT, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DT £400,000 05/12/2025 Terraced
71 NORFOLK WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3PN £382,500 28/11/2025 Terraced
23 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP £345,000 12/03/2025 Terraced
2 RUSHLEIGH GREEN, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JH £345,000 20/09/2024 Terraced
16 CORONATION ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3RS £325,000 27/11/2023 Terraced
37 CALVERLEY CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JJ £401,000 15/11/2023 Terraced
7 WHEAT CROFT, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DT £327,000 26/10/2023 Terraced
39 RUSHLEIGH GREEN, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JH £330,000 12/10/2023 Terraced
7 NORFOLK WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3PN £410,000 08/09/2023 Terraced
39 NORFOLK WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3PN £342,500 31/08/2023 Terraced
26 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP £300,000 07/08/2023 Terraced
Same street 43 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR £280,000 31/07/2023 Terraced
1 THORNBERA CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3NR £449,995 21/07/2023 Terraced
53 MAGNAVILLE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DW £440,000 26/06/2023 Terraced
28 RUSHLEIGH GREEN, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JH £320,000 16/06/2023 Terraced
28 WHEAT CROFT, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DT £297,500 16/02/2023 Terraced
Same street 61 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR £340,000 08/12/2022 Terraced
27 HONEYBOURNE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4EE £288,000 24/11/2022 Terraced
69 THORNBERA GARDENS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3NP £415,000 08/11/2022 Terraced
31 CALVERLEY CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JJ £380,000 07/11/2022 Terraced
35 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP £345,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 73 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR £285,000 15/12/2021 Terraced
Same street 63 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR £290,000 06/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £298,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £357,550 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -14.3%
10y growth 12.5%

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

1y (index) 5.4%
5y (index) 14.5%
10y (index) 28.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,355/mo
Realistic £1,505/mo
Optimistic £1,656/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,022/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hipkins 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Colts 0.1 miles
Shop Clean'N' Sew 0.3 miles
Shop St Clare Hospice 0.3 miles
Train station Bishop's Stortford 0.9 miles
Train station Sawbridgeworth 2.9 miles
Hospital Jacob's Neuro Centre 3.4 miles
Hospital Unknown 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 61
Violence and sexual offences 51
Other theft 17
Shoplifting 13
Vehicle crime 12
Criminal damage and arson 9
Public order 8
Drugs 5
Burglary 4
Other crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 185

Within 1 mile during May 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
Richard Whittington Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 3 May 2016
Thorley Hill Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Sep 2014
The Bishop's Stortford High School Secondary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 16 May 2017
Manor Fields Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 10 May 2022
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S Primary 0.8 miles Good — 1 Feb 2023

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 Terraced House, Elmbrook Drive, CM23 £1,375/mo 2 0.17 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Elizabeth Road, CM23 £1,495/mo 2 0.4 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Dean House, CM23 £1,300/mo 2 0.4 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Hugh Villas, CM23 £1,750/mo 2 0.65 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Scott Road, CM23 £1,450/mo 2 0.65 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Tanners Wharf, CM23 £1,650/mo 2 0.76 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,503/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £184,125
Target investor price (1%) £147,300
Gross yield 5.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.4×
Monthly cashflow £21/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.3%
  • 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).