7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE
BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 4GB
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
138 m²
Council tax band
F
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£663,000 Aug 2024
Price per m²
£5,072/m²
Local average
£694,786 (+0.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,314 of 33,755)
Street crime
47 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Detached Property
- 4 Double Bedrooms
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- 2 Receptions
- Bathroom & En-Suite
- Double Garage with Storage Over
- Driveway Parking
- Good Size Rear Garden
- Potential Rental Income £2500 PCM
- Council Tax Band F
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property has been renovated by the current owners to a very high standard.
Internal accommodation comprises a large reception room over looking the rear garden, good size kitchen/dining room and sitting room to the front. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, a large en-suite and a family bathroom.
Externally to the front of the property is a detached double garage with storage above, plus driveway parking, whilst to the rear is a private garden, mainly laid to lawn with a decked seating area.
Internal viewing is highly recommended.
Council Tax Band F. EPC Band C.
Bishops Stortford is an affluent market town, situated between London and Cambridge offering fast rail links to London Liverpool Street and close proximity to both M11 motorway and Stansted Airport. The town provides reputable primary and secondary schooling, a variety of shops, both high street names and long established independents, regular market days, leisure facilities and a good choice of cafes, bars and restaurants.
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: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any 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. There is a nominal charge of £60 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
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IBS230023/5
Listed by
Bishop Stortford
AIG (AL) LTD - LSL Franchise
Reference: 153062318
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 18/01/2023
Expiry date: 17/01/2033
Current heating cost: £802/year
Potential heating cost: £699/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,100
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
201% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/08/2024 (1 year ago) | £663,000 | +6.1% |
| Sold | 16/10/2017 (8 years ago) | £625,000 | +37.4% |
| Sold | 27/08/2013 (12 years ago) | £455,000 | +3.9% |
| Sold | 18/06/2010 (16 years ago) | £438,000 | +99.1% |
| Sold | 25/02/2000 (26 years ago) | £220,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 DROVERS WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GF | £973,000 | 08/01/2026 | Detached |
| 22 DROVERS WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GF | £800,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached |
| 44 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £1,000,000 | 06/03/2025 | Detached |
| 39 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £750,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 17 FALCONER STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FE | £500,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 22 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £735,000 | 12/01/2023 | Detached |
| 20 PLOUGHMANS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FS | £502,500 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 12 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £765,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 31 THE CARPENTERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4BP | £740,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 35 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £780,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| 25 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG | £875,500 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WAINWRIGHT STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GJ | £547,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| 34 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £675,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 9 SADDLERS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FG | £780,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 28 STOCKMEN FIELD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GP | £672,500 | 07/04/2022 | Detached |
| 48 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £750,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached |
| 26 THE CARPENTERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4BP | £570,000 | 16/03/2022 | Detached |
| 3 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG | £535,000 | 02/02/2022 | Detached |
| 1 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG | £630,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 14 COOPERS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GA | £622,500 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 3 FALCONER STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FE | £717,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 14 STAINERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GL | £730,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £750,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £707,500 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Hertfordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Carpenters | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Village Hall | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons Daily | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Allied Pharmacy | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Bishop's Stortford | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Sawbridgeworth | 3.4 miles |
| Hospital | Jacob's Neuro Centre | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 10 May 2022 |
| Hillmead Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 15 Jun 2018 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 1 Feb 2023 |
| Richard Whittington Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 3 May 2016 |
| Bishop's Stortford College | Other | 1.1 miles | — (No rating) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).