Let Flat

16 PRIMROSE LEA

MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SL7 2QL

2 beds 1 baths 635 sq ft Listed 5 Oct 2017 (-3173d)

£995 pcm

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# 2 bedroom flat for rent (SL7 2QL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 PRIMROSE LEA, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SL7 2QL |
| Price | £995 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 59 m² |
| Last sold | £205,000 Sep 2012 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 02/07/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £719/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,328

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£30)
- L (£900 - £1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0951-2827-6635-9304-9125)

## Description

A well presented first floor maisonette situated a short walk from Marlow town centre.  The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, living/dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Double glazing, modern electric heaters. Parking. UNFURNISHED. Available early November. ANDREW MILSOM LETTING 01628 816590. EPC Band E. Fees Will Apply

## Property Photos

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## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,326/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,473/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,620/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Primrose Lea, SL7 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Street, SL7 | £1,950/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Penthouse, Little Marlow Road, SL7 | £1,975/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Glade View, SL7 | £1,995/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Liston Court, SL7 | £2,200/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Little Marlow Road, SL7 | £2,100/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Malthouse Way, SL7 | £2,150/mo | 2 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Wycombe Road, SL7 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,896/mo (8 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,985/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2394%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,758/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7309.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £17/m²

## 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

Floor area

59 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,903 of 33,755)

Street crime

86 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

FIRST FLOOR MAISONETTE
TWO BEDROOMS
DOUBLE GLAZING
MODERN ELECTRIC HEATERS
UNFURNISHED
WALKING DISTANCE OF THE HIGH STREET
MODERN KITCHEN & BATHROOM
REGRETTABLE NO PETS ALLOWED
EPC BAND E
COUNCIL TAX BAND D

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

A well presented first floor maisonette situated a short walk from Marlow town centre. The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, living/dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Double glazing, modern electric heaters. Parking. UNFURNISHED. Available early November. ANDREW MILSOM LETTING 01628 816590. EPC Band E. Fees Will Apply

Listed by

Marlow

Andrew Milsom & Partners

Reference: 69236090

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 02/07/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/07/2014

Expiry date: 02/07/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £719/year

Potential heating cost: £260/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,328

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Fan assisted storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£900 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SL7 2QL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Beacon Funeral Service	0.1 miles
Shop	The Chapel Hairdressing	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Spittal Street	0.3 miles
Bus stop	West Street	0.4 miles
Hospital	Marlow Community Hospital	0.4 miles
Train station	Marlow	0.7 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital High Wycombe	2.6 miles
Train station	Cookham	2.8 miles
University	Buckinghamshire New University (Wycombe Campus)	3.8 miles
University	Henley Business School	4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	27
Shoplifting	14
Anti-social behaviour	12
Other theft	10
Criminal damage and arson	9
Vehicle crime	6
Drugs	3
Other crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	86

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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2014
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 17 Jul 2024
Marlow Church of England Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2024
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024
Spinfield School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 13 Jan 2020

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, Primrose Lea, SL7	£1,450/mo	2	0 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Street, SL7	£1,950/mo	2	0.26 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Penthouse, Little Marlow Road, SL7	£1,975/mo	2	0.3 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Glade View, SL7	£1,995/mo	2	0.34 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Liston Court, SL7	£2,200/mo	2	0.34 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Little Marlow Road, SL7	£2,100/mo	2	0.36 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Malthouse Way, SL7	£2,150/mo	2	0.44 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Wycombe Road, SL7	£1,350/mo	2	0.64 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,896/mo (8 listings)