Sold STC Flat

255 BROCKLES MEAD

HARLOW, ESSEX CM19 4QB

2 beds 1 baths 35 m² Listed 28 Jul 2021 (-1818d)

£180,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

35 m²

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£185,000 Dec 2021

Price per m²

£5,143/m²

Local average

£172,000 (+4.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,344 of 33,755)

Street crime

212 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two bedrooms
  • Open plan kitchen/lounge
  • Private roof terrace
  • Excellent condition throughout
  • Close to schools and Staple Tye shopping centre

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
On street
Garden
Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
A two bedroom ground floor flat with it's own private roof terrace! It features a modern, open plan, kitchen/lounge area with doors leading to the roof terrace, two bedrooms and a three piece bathroom suite.


DESCRIPTION
A two bedroom ground floor flat with it's own private roof terrace! The property has been completely refurbished throughout so would make an ideal first time buy or investment - especially if you are an animal owner too! It features a modern, open plan, kitchen/lounge area with doors leading to the roof terrace, two bedrooms and a three piece bathroom suite. This excellent property is located just a short walk away from local schools and Staple Tye Shopping Centre which offers a range of shops, a variety of takeaway restaurants, beauty salon, pharmacy and the newly built Lister Medical Centre.

Entrance Hall 
Laminate flooring, two storage cupboards.

Lounge/kitchen 19' 3" x 10' ( 5.87m x 3.05m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed door to roof terrace, range of fitted wall and base units, work surface over, stainless steel sink with drainer unit and mixer tap, electric oven, four ring electric hob, extractor hood, space for three freestanding undercounter appliances, storage cupboard, radiator, laminate flooring.

Bedroom One 15' 7" x 8' 2" ( 4.75m x 2.49m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, laminate flooring.

Bedroom Two 9' 8" max x 9' max ( 2.95m max x 2.74m max )
Double glazed window to front aspect, laminate flooring, radiator.

Bathroom 
Double glazed frosted window to front aspect, panel bath with mixer tap and shwer attachment over, WC, vanity wash hand basin, wall mounted combi boiler, fully tiled walls, vinyl flooring.

Roof Terrace 
Large, private, south facing roof terrace.


We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Harlow

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 111109847

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 27/07/2021

Expiry date: 26/07/2031

Current heating cost: £304/year

Potential heating cost: £214/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,000

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #12781190

Property Details

Street: 255 Brockles Mead

Town: HARLOW

Postcode: CM19 4QB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 30/01/2018

Work Completed: 20/11/2017

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

168% since 2013

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/12/2021 (4 years ago) £185,000 +39.1%
Sold 09/08/2017 (8 years ago) £133,000 +92.8%
Sold 15/05/2013 (13 years ago) £69,000

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
31 WISSANTS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4QW £175,000 06/01/2026 Flat
9 SOUTHERN LODGE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4NH £225,000 21/06/2023 Flat
4 SOUTHERN LODGE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4NH £165,000 28/10/2022 Flat
23 SOUTHERN LODGE, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4NH £227,500 14/10/2022 Flat
Same street 270 BROCKLES MEAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4QB £147,000 27/07/2022 Flat
221 BROCKLES MEAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4QA £150,000 15/07/2022 Flat
320 BROCKLES MEAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4QE £268,000 28/09/2021 Flat
Same street 285 BROCKLES MEAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4QB £139,000 23/09/2021 Flat
33 WISSANTS, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4QW £148,000 17/09/2021 Flat
373 BROCKLES MEAD, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM19 4QG £252,500 06/08/2021 Flat

Street average: £143,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £201,375 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -13.2%
10y growth 5.4%

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

1y (index) 0.9%
5y (index) 3.8%
10y (index) 9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,365/mo
Realistic £1,517/mo
Optimistic £1,669/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Harlow.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,022/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Kingsmoor House 0.1 miles
Bus stop Milwards School 0.1 miles
Shop Nisa Local 0.3 miles
Shop Poundland 0.3 miles
Train station Harlow Town 2.2 miles
Train station Roydon 2.7 miles
Hospital Jacob's Neuro Centre 4.5 miles
Hospital Cheshunt Community Hospital 6.2 miles
University University of Hertfordshire 11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 66
Anti-social behaviour 37
Criminal damage and arson 23
Vehicle crime 23
Other theft 16
Burglary 14
Public order 9
Drugs 6
Other crime 6
Shoplifting 4
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 212

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
Kingsmoor Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 19 Jul 2016
Milwards Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.2 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Secondary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 19 Jun 2024
Jerounds Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022
St James Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 6 Feb 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
2 Bed Flat, Brockles Mead, CM19 £1,100/mo 2 0.04 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Brockles Mead, CM19 £1,500/mo 2 0.14 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Milwards, CM19 £1,250/mo 2 0.35 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,283/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 9.9% gross yield avg £157,000 sale, £1,300/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.69%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 8.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12×
Monthly cashflow £391/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 9%
  • 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).