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69 NICHOLSON COURT

HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE HR4 9TD

1 beds 1 baths 463 sq ft Listed 6 Dec 2024 (-559d)

£105,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

43 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£100,000 May 2025

Price per m²

£2,442/m²

Local average

£120,625 (-13%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,577 of 33,755)

Street crime

42 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

'Situated to the north west of Hereford City Centre, in the popular Bobblestock district, a second floor, one bedroom flat with electric heating and double glazing.
LOCATION
Nicholson Court is a three storey block of apartments located within the Bobblestock residential district which is set on the north western outskirts of the city. In the locality there is a supermarket and newsagent. On Grandstand Road there are further shops, there is a doctors surgery nearby as is a bus stop. Hereford as a whole offers a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities together with educational establishments and both bus and railway stations.
DESCRIPTION
69 Nicholson Court is a second floor, purpose built apartment which has electric heating and replacement double glazed windows. In more detail the accommodation comprises:
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

Communal Entrance Hall
With two flights of stairs to:
SECOND FLOOR:

Landing
With shared landing area with a door to THE SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION OF NUMBER 69:
Hall 3.48m (11'5) x .81m (2'8)
With access hatch to loft space, doors to a double recessed cupboard and with doors to the bedroom, bathroom, living room and airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder.
The Living Room 5.51m (18'1) x 3.25m (10'8)
With double glazed windows enjoying an outlook across roof tops, wall mounted panel heater and with a door with glazed upper panels to:
The Kitchen 2.77m (9'1) x 1.78m (5'10)
With a double glazed window and fitted with base cupboard units with roll edged working surfaces over, tiled surrounds and matching eye level cabinets, further working surface with recesses below with plumbing for washing machine and further appliances. Recess for cooker and tiled floor.
The Bedroom 3.61m (11'10) x 3.58m (11'9)
With a double glazed window and wall mounted heater.
Bathroom 1.75m (5'9) x 1.65m (5'5)
With white suite comprising bath with mixer tap and having electric shower over, low level wc with wooden seat and pedestal wash basin with tiled course over. Ladder type electric radiator and with part tiled walls.
OUTSIDE:
Nicholson Court is set in shared, established, communal garden areas.
It is understood that the property has the benefit of an allocated car parking space.
TENURE
The property is held on a 150 year lease which commenced on the 29/9/1979.
SERVICE CHARGE & GROUND RENT
The current service charge is £70pcm (as of December 2024).
It is understood that the ground rent payable is £30 every six months (as at September 2024)
COUNCIL TAX BAND A
Payable to Herefordshire Council
BROADBAND & MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE
Broadband - Ultrafast available.

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SERVICES
It is understood that mains electricity, water and drainage services are connected to the property. Confirmation in respect of mains service supplies should be obtained by the prospective purchaser. None of the electrical goods or other fittings has been tested and they are sold without warranty or undertaking that they are installed to current standards.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agents, telephone Hereford .
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
Proceed out of Hereford on the A438 into Eign Street and follow through into Whitecross Road. At the roundabout take the third exit into Three Elms Road, continue along Three Elms Road, enter Grandstand Road and follow through into Sandown Drive. Continue along Sandown Drive and the apartment will be located on the left hand side.
6th December 2024
ID39243
Disclaimer
Watkins Thomas Ltd. Registered in Cardiff, No: 8037310. These particulars are used on the strict understanding that all negotiations are conducted through WATKINS THOMAS LTD. MISREPRESENTATION ACT - 1967 WATKINS THOMAS LTD, for itself and for the Vendors of this property whose agent it is give notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of an offer or contract. 2. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of WATKINS THOMAS LTD or the Vendor. 3. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. 4. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. 5. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither WATKINS THOMAS LTD nor any person in its employment has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

Listed by

Hereford

Watkins Thomas LTD

Reference: 155725550

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 21/10/2024

Expiry date: 20/10/2034

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,023

Recommendations

  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • High heat retention storage heaters (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #2138569

Property Details

Street: 69 Nicholson Court

Town: HEREFORD

Postcode: HR4 9TD

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 19/10/2004

Work Completed: 06/08/2004

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

203% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/05/2025 (1 year ago) £100,000 +203%
Sold 26/04/2000 (26 years ago) £33,000

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
34 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX £100,000 08/11/2025 Flat
Same street 64 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £115,000 31/10/2025 Flat
35 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX £96,000 24/10/2025 Flat
18 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX £92,000 18/08/2025 Flat
Same street 67 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £101,500 28/07/2025 Flat
33 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX £98,500 03/02/2025 Flat
34 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX £100,000 08/11/2024 Flat
54 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD £73,000 17/11/2023 Flat
45 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD £122,500 17/11/2023 Flat
28 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD £80,000 29/09/2023 Flat
Same street 63 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £85,000 08/06/2023 Flat
58 CHATSWORTH ROAD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9HZ £119,000 27/03/2023 Flat
22 NEWBURY COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9NL £99,000 28/10/2022 Flat
16 NEWBURY COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9NL £125,000 28/10/2022 Flat
Same street 52 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £115,000 30/09/2022 Flat
Same street 53 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £110,000 06/09/2022 Flat
9 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR £82,500 18/08/2022 Flat
20 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD £110,000 22/07/2022 Flat
41 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR £75,000 01/07/2022 Flat
32 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9LX £105,000 16/06/2022 Flat
15 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD £75,000 11/05/2022 Flat
Same street 92 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £93,500 25/04/2022 Flat
Same street 62 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £87,000 11/02/2022 Flat
10 FAKENHAM DRIVE, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9UQ £76,000 04/02/2022 Flat
Same street 88 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £97,500 21/01/2022 Flat
44 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD £100,000 23/12/2021 Flat
8 LINGFIELD WALK, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TR £85,000 10/12/2021 Flat
48 CREST COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9QD £102,500 08/12/2021 Flat
Same street 85 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £95,000 24/06/2021 Flat
Same street 52 NICHOLSON COURT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 9TD £79,000 23/06/2021 Flat

Street average: £97,850 (10 sales)

Area average: £95,800 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -16.1%
10y growth 11.9%

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

1y (index) -5.4%
5y (index) 4.8%
10y (index) 21.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Herefordshire, County of. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £728/mo
Realistic £809/mo
Optimistic £890/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Herefordshire, County of.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Herefordshire: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Doncaster Avenue 0.0 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop One Stop 0.4 miles
Shop Metal Work Supplies 0.6 miles
Train station Hereford 1.6 miles
Train station Broomy Hill 1.7 miles
Hospital Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital 1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 24
Other theft 7
Shoplifting 4
Burglary 2
Bicycle theft 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 42

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
Trinity Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 26 Feb 2014
G.E.M Hereford Other 0.5 miles Good — 10 Sep 2024
Whitecross Hereford Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 17 Jul 2023
The Brookfield School Other 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 15 Nov 2021
Holmer CofE Academy Primary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 6 May 2019

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 Flat, Nicholson Court, HR4 £650/mo 1 0.01 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Nicholson Court, HR4 £700/mo 1 0.01 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Bobblestock, HR4 £650/mo 1 0.02 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Hereford, HR4 £575/mo 1 0.88 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Whitecross Road - Westfield House, HR4 £775/mo 1 0.88 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Whitecross Road, HR4 £670/mo 1 0.93 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Whitecross Road, HR4 £750/mo 1 1.07 miles OpenRent
1 Bed End Terrace, Regent Gardens, HR1 £600/mo 1 1.22 miles OpenRent
1 Bed End Terrace, Regent Gardens, HR1 £600/mo 1 1.22 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £663/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 8.3% gross yield avg £98,045 sale, £675/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.62%
Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250
Target investor price (1%) £65,000
Gross yield 7.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.5×
Monthly cashflow £146/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.8%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).