Sold STC Terraced

9 BENEDICTINE GATE

WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE EN8 0XB

1 beds 1 baths Listed 7 Apr 2025 (-446d)

£270,000

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# 1 bedroom terraced house for sale (EN8 0XB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE EN8 0XB |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £262,000 Jun 2025 |

## Description

Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire, offers the best of both worlds - a suburban haven just 13 miles from central London. This vibrant town boasts excellent amenities, schools, and great transport links to the city. Plus, it's on the doorstep of the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park for outdoor enthusiasts. Cheshunt's blend of history and modern convenience makes it a top choice for those seeking an ideal work-life balance.

Early viewing recommended.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160351400/742913) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #5946946
- **Address:** 9 Benedictine Gate, WALTHAM CROSS, EN8 0XB
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/09/2008
- **Work Completed:** 31/05/2008
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £262,000 | 30/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 9 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £272,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £238,500 | 10/05/2019 | Terraced |
| 9 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £172,000 | 21/02/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 61 CUNNINGHAM ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LD | £390,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 CLEMENT ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LF | £390,000 | 12/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TE | £415,000 | 31/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 MORTIMER GATE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XG | £280,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 46 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TE | £413,000 | 07/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 WILLOWDENE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XD | £250,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 MONTGOMERY DRIVE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LB | £421,000 | 15/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 DENNY GATE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XF | £230,000 | 01/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 CUNNINGHAM ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LG | £410,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 226 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TW | £420,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 WAVELL CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0JY | £385,000 | 06/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 MONTGOMERY DRIVE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LB | £426,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 50 PRESCOTT ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0PG | £450,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 WALTHAM GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XN | £455,000 | 08/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 HILLVIEW GARDENS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0PB | £430,000 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 HELENS GATE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0SQ | £325,000 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 295 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TP | £450,000 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 HILLVIEW GARDENS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0PE | £500,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 34 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £275,000 | 22/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 271 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TP | £450,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 47 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £540,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WALTHAM GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XN | £385,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 63 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £485,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 32 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB | £238,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £384,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £393,750 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £420,112 (40 Terraced, EN8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -35.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,499/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,665/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,832/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £833/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 Flat, Mill Lane, EN8 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Cheshunt, EN8 | £1,350/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Cheshunt, EN8 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Cheshunt, EN8 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,063/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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 £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-143/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.2%

*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:** 7.2%
- **10y growth:** 24.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 4.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 15%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.9%

## 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

Council tax band

Last sold

£262,000 Jun 2025

Local average

£420,112 (-35.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,331 of 33,755)

Street crime

239 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

West Facing Garden
Cluster House
Cheshunt
Freehold
1 Bedroom
Allocated Parking
Thomas Rochford Development

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Restrictions: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Keith Ian are pleased to bring to market this 1 bedroom cluster house ideally located on the Thomas Rochford development, close to schools, shops and public transport links. This well presented property offers an ideally sized lounge, kitchen and bathroom downstairs, with a spacious bedroom upstairs with storage and fitted wardrobes. It also benefits from a private west facing garden, allocated parking, the potential to extended STPP, double glazing and gas central heating.
Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire, offers the best of both worlds - a suburban haven just 13 miles from central London. This vibrant town boasts excellent amenities, schools, and great transport links to the city. Plus, it's on the doorstep of the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park for outdoor enthusiasts. Cheshunt's blend of history and modern convenience makes it a top choice for those seeking an ideal work-life balance.
Early viewing recommended.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Ware

Keith Ian Estate Agents

Reference: 160351400

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #5946946

Property Details

Street: 9 Benedictine Gate

Town: WALTHAM CROSS

Postcode: EN8 0XB

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/09/2008

Work Completed: 31/05/2008

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

52% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/06/2025 (11 months ago)	£262,000	-3.7%
Sold	12/08/2022 (3 years ago)	£272,000	+14%
Sold	10/05/2019 (7 years ago)	£238,500	+38.7%
Sold	21/02/2014 (12 years ago)	£172,000	—

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
61 CUNNINGHAM ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LD	£390,000	15/12/2023	Terraced
3 CLEMENT ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LF	£390,000	12/12/2023	Terraced
44 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TE	£415,000	31/10/2023	Terraced
15 MORTIMER GATE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XG	£280,000	23/06/2023	Terraced
46 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TE	£413,000	07/06/2023	Terraced
16 WILLOWDENE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XD	£250,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
18 MONTGOMERY DRIVE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LB	£421,000	15/02/2023	Terraced
20 DENNY GATE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XF	£230,000	01/02/2023	Terraced
36 CUNNINGHAM ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LG	£410,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
226 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TW	£420,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
4 WAVELL CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0JY	£385,000	06/12/2022	Terraced
12 MONTGOMERY DRIVE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0LB	£426,000	24/11/2022	Terraced
50 PRESCOTT ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0PG	£450,000	18/11/2022	Terraced
21 WALTHAM GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XN	£455,000	08/11/2022	Terraced
11 HILLVIEW GARDENS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0PB	£430,000	27/10/2022	Terraced
1 HELENS GATE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0SQ	£325,000	05/10/2022	Terraced
295 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TP	£450,000	29/09/2022	Terraced
46 HILLVIEW GARDENS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0PE	£500,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
Same street 34 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB	£275,000	22/09/2022	Terraced
271 PERRYSFIELD ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0TP	£450,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 47 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB	£540,000	23/08/2022	Semi-detached
26 WALTHAM GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XN	£385,000	17/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 63 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB	£485,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 32 BENEDICTINE GATE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 0XB	£238,000	18/02/2022	Terraced

Street average: £384,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £393,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.2%

10y growth 24.3%

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

1y (index) 4.3%

5y (index) 15%

10y (index) 29.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,499/mo

Realistic £1,665/mo

Optimistic £1,832/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Broxbourne.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: £833/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View EN8 0XB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Mayfield School	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Churchfield School	0.2 miles
Shop	Marks & Spencer	0.5 miles
Shop	Tesco Extra	0.5 miles
Train station	Cheshunt	0.9 miles
Hospital	Cheshunt Community Hospital	1.2 miles
Train station	Powdermill Cut	1.3 miles
Hospital	North London Hospice Winchmore Hill	6.9 miles
University	University of Hertfordshire	7.2 miles
University	University of Portsmouth Walthamstow Campus	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	81
Anti-social behaviour	53
Shoplifting	52
Public order	12
Criminal damage and arson	10
Vehicle crime	9
Other theft	8
Drugs	6
Burglary	3
Other crime	3
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	239

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
Churchfield Church of England Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2018
Haileybury Turnford	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 2 May 2022
Brookland Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Jan 2022
Brookland Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2018
Longlands Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 19 Nov 2018

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, Mill Lane, EN8	£1,300/mo	1	0.27 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Cheshunt, EN8	£1,350/mo	1	0.32 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Cheshunt, EN8	£800/mo	1	0.78 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Cheshunt, EN8	£800/mo	1	0.78 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,063/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250

Target investor price (1%) £105,000

Gross yield 4.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21.4×

Monthly cashflow £-143/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.2%

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).