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85 RAMERICK GARDENS

ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG15 6XZ

4 beds 2 baths 1,216 sq ft Listed 14 Aug 2025 (-340d)

£485,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SG15 6XZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 85 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG15 6XZ |
| Price | £485,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 113 m² |
| Last sold | £470,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 18/04/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,104/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,925

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£25)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8408-6912-7529-3497-0463)

## Description

Arlesey is a town and Civil Parish in Bedfordshire. It is near the border with Hertfordshire, about three miles northwest of Letchworth Garden City, four miles north of Hitchin and six miles south of Biggleswade. Arlesey railway station provides services to London, Stevenage and Peterborough. St Peter`s Church in Church End was built in the 12th century by the monks of Waltham Abbey.

All information has been provided by the vendor.

**Entrance Hall**

Double glazed window to front aspect. Under stairs cupboard. Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator.

**Cloakroom**

WC. Wash hand basin. Radiator.

**Lounge - 16'7" (5.05m) x 13'3" (4.04m)**

Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Radiator x 2.

**Dining Room - 10'7" (3.23m) x 10'3" (3.12m)**

French Doors to conservatory. Double doors to lounge. Door to kitchen. Radiator.

**Kitchen - 10'7" (3.23m) x 9'7" (2.92m)**

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base units. Integrated double oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Radiator.

**Utility Room - 7'4" (2.24m) x 6'1" (1.85m)**

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Door to rear aspect. Boiler. Work surface. Sink.

**Conservatory - 11'2" (3.4m) x 10'2" (3.1m)**

Hard roof conservatory with spotlights and laminate flooring.

**Landing**

Airing cupboard. Part boarded loft. Radiator.

**Bedroom One - 12'5" (3.78m) x 12'2" (3.71m)**

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

**En Suite**

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Shower cubicle. WC. Wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Radiator.

**Bedroom Two - 13'11" (4.24m) x 9'6" (2.9m)**

Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator.

**Bedroom Three - 15'7" (4.75m) x 7'11" (2.41m)**

Double glazed window to front and side aspect. Radiator.

**Bedroom Four - 9'6" (2.9m) x 7'5" (2.26m)**

Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Over stairs cupboard.

**Bathroom**

Double glazed window to side aspect. Bath. Shower over bath. Wash hand basin. Extractor fan. WC. Radiator.

**Front Garden**

Gravel frontage and side with flower beds.

**Rear Garden**

Lawn with large patio area, flower beds, door to garage, side access, tap and two sheds.

**Garage**

Single garage with power and lighting.

**Notice**

Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165768539/1079353) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165768539/1079354) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 85 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £470,000 | 27/02/2026 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 77 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £290,000 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £280,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 65 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £299,995 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £267,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £405,000 | 09/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £261,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 64 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £299,000 | 31/01/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 17 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £261,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 77 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ | £285,000 | 28/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £294,222 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £656,000 (4 Detached, SG15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,122/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,247/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,372/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,596/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,292/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.3%
- **10y growth:** 118.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.6%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

113 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£470,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,292/m²

Local average

£656,000 (-26.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,408 of 33,755)

Street crime

16 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

CHAIN FREE
FREEHOLD
DETACHED
FOUR BEDROOMS
EN SUITE
SPACIOUS LOUNGE
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
GARAGE
DRIVEWAY

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

CHAIN FREE......This beautifully presented detached property offers four bedrooms, en suite, spacious lounge, kitchen, dining room, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom and family bathroom. The property also has a lovely garden, garage and driveway for two cars. Potential to extend STPP. Cul de sac location.

Arlesey is a town and Civil Parish in Bedfordshire. It is near the border with Hertfordshire, about three miles northwest of Letchworth Garden City, four miles north of Hitchin and six miles south of Biggleswade. Arlesey railway station provides services to London, Stevenage and Peterborough. St Peter`s Church in Church End was built in the 12th century by the monks of Waltham Abbey.

All information has been provided by the vendor.

Entrance Hall
Double glazed window to front aspect. Under stairs cupboard. Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator.

Cloakroom
WC. Wash hand basin. Radiator.

Lounge - 16'7" (5.05m) x 13'3" (4.04m)
Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Radiator x 2.

Dining Room - 10'7" (3.23m) x 10'3" (3.12m)
French Doors to conservatory. Double doors to lounge. Door to kitchen. Radiator.

Kitchen - 10'7" (3.23m) x 9'7" (2.92m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base units. Integrated double oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Radiator.

Utility Room - 7'4" (2.24m) x 6'1" (1.85m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Door to rear aspect. Boiler. Work surface. Sink.

Conservatory - 11'2" (3.4m) x 10'2" (3.1m)
Hard roof conservatory with spotlights and laminate flooring.

Landing
Airing cupboard. Part boarded loft. Radiator.

Bedroom One - 12'5" (3.78m) x 12'2" (3.71m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

En Suite
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Shower cubicle. WC. Wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 13'11" (4.24m) x 9'6" (2.9m)
Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 15'7" (4.75m) x 7'11" (2.41m)
Double glazed window to front and side aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Four - 9'6" (2.9m) x 7'5" (2.26m)
Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Over stairs cupboard.

Bathroom
Double glazed window to side aspect. Bath. Shower over bath. Wash hand basin. Extractor fan. WC. Radiator.

Front Garden
Gravel frontage and side with flower beds.

Rear Garden
Lawn with large patio area, flower beds, door to garage, side access, tap and two sheds.

Garage
Single garage with power and lighting.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Letchworth

Alexander Lewis

Reference: 165768539

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 18/04/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/04/2016

Expiry date: 18/04/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,104/year

Potential heating cost: £658/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,925

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£470,000	—

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
Same street 77 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£290,000	20/12/2023	Terraced
Same street 20 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£280,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 65 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£299,995	06/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 14 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£267,000	17/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 6 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£405,000	09/06/2022	Detached
Same street 13 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£261,000	18/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 64 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£299,000	31/01/2022	Terraced
Same street 17 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£261,000	29/10/2021	Terraced
Same street 77 RAMERICK GARDENS, ARLESEY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6XZ	£285,000	28/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £294,222 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.3%

10y growth 118.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.2%

5y (index) 19.8%

10y (index) 35.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,122/mo

Realistic £1,247/mo

Optimistic £1,372/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £1,596/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SG15 6XZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Grimes Bookmakers	0.6 miles
Shop	Ambitions	0.6 miles
Train station	Arlesey	2.0 miles
Train station	Letchworth Garden City	2.0 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	6.0 miles
Hospital	Unknown	8.7 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	8.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	7
Anti-social behaviour	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	16

Within 1 mile during May 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
Fairfield Park Lower School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 13 Oct 2024
Gothic Mede Academy	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 5 Sep 2017
Stonehill School	Primary	1.4 miles	Good — 16 Mar 2018
Wilbury Junior School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2024
Derwent Primary School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 14 Feb 2014

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

This street 5.0% gross yield avg £311,800 sale, £1,295/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.26%

Max investor price (0.8%) £155,875

Target investor price (1%) £124,700

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).