# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (CM20 2UF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 53, GODFREY HOUSE, EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX CM20 2UF |
| Price | £420,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 79 m² |
| Last sold | £321,650 May 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 15/03/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £257/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9267-3002-1307-4467-7200)

## Description

Located on the 6th floor, this spacious two-bedroom apartment offers far-reaching views across Harlow, best enjoyed from a generous balcony that opens directly from the main living area. The property also benefits from secure garage parking — a rare and valuable feature in such a central spot.

Step inside to a bright, open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge space designed for modern living. The kitchen is fitted with wooden flooring, granite worktops, and integrated appliances including a washer dryer, dishwasher, hob, extractor, oven, and fridge freezer.

Further along the hallway is the second bedroom, a comfortable double with space for storage and views over the development. Opposite sits the main family bathroom, fitted with a full-sized bath and handheld shower, basin, and WC with hidden cistern.

At the end of the corridor, you’ll find the principal bedroom: a spacious double with built-in storage and a private ensuite featuring a walk-in shower, basin, and hidden-cistern WC.

**Service charge - £1,887.40 Per Year**

**Ground Rent - Peppercorn**

**Lease remaining - 992 years **

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EPC RATING

The EPC rating for this home is B

COUNCIL TAX

The council tax band for this property is D

GENERAL BUT IMPORTANT

Every effort has been made to ensure that these details are accurate and not misleading please note that they are for guidance only and give a general outline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

All descriptions, dimensions, warranties, reference to condition or presentation or indeed permissions for usage and occupation should be checked and verified by yourself or any appointed third party, advisor or conveyancer.

None of the appliances, services or equipment described or shown have been tested.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87398424/233035) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| GODFREY HOUSE 53 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UF | £321,650 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MILL COURT FLAT 48 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2JG | £222,000 | 30/03/2026 | Flat |
| MOORE HOUSE 70 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD | £250,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 213 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2TJ | £190,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| 14 TURVIN CRESCENT, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FW | £321,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| MOORE HOUSE 21 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD | £230,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 168 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2GS | £200,000 | 20/11/2025 | Flat |
| EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 31 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2JE | £170,000 | 16/01/2025 | Flat |
| 16 TURVIN CRESCENT, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FW | £420,000 | 06/12/2023 | Flat |
| HEPWORTH HOUSE 7 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UB | £220,000 | 22/11/2023 | Flat |
| EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 249 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2TJ | £305,000 | 23/10/2023 | Flat |
| MILL COURT FLAT 44 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2JG | £150,000 | 05/05/2023 | Flat |
| MOORE HOUSE 2 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD | £226,500 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| 1 KIRKPATRICK PLACE, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FX | £395,000 | 21/03/2023 | Flat |
| EDINBURGH HOUSE FLAT 128 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2GS | £253,000 | 15/02/2023 | Flat |
| MOORE HOUSE 5 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD | £335,000 | 10/02/2023 | Flat |
| MOORE HOUSE 12 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD | £304,000 | 24/01/2023 | Flat |
| MOORE HOUSE 14 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD | £280,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| 2 KIRKPATRICK PLACE, GILSTON, HARLOW, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM20 2FX | £382,500 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| MOORE HOUSE 16 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2UD | £231,800 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| MILL COURT FLAT 61 EDINBURGH GATE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM20 2JG | £205,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £264,540 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £215,313 (32 Flat, CM20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +95.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,153/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,281/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,409/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harlow & Stortford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,022/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Edinburgh Gate, Harlow](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6352db3) | £1,850/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £231,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £185,000

*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 £1,850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-14/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.1%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,316/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.6%
- **10y growth:** 19.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East of England; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 2%
- **10y growth (index):** 14.3%

## 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)