Sold STC Maisonette

21 ICKNIELD CLOSE

HITCHIN, ICKLEFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 3TD

2 beds 1 baths 68 m² Listed 11 Jun 2025 (-416d)

£230,000

Reduced on 19 Aug 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (954 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

68 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£215,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,382/m²

Local average

£269,327 (-14.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,048 of 33,755)

Street crime

54 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • First floor split-level maisonette
  • Two bedrooms
  • Kitchen diner
  • Chain free
  • Village location
  • Garage en-bloc
  • Excellent school catchments
  • Well presented throughout

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Heating
Electric
Parking
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
Offered to the market chain-free is this excellent maisonette situated in the highly sought after village of Ickleford. This property briefly comprises lounge, kitchen/diner, two well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is also the rare benefit of a garage. Viewing is advised!


DESCRIPTION
This well presented two bedroom maisonette is split over two levels creating an extremely spacious property throughout. This home briefly comprises hall, lounge, kitchen diner, two well proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and ample storage. Outside are communal grounds and a garage en-bloc. The property is situated in the highly sought after village of Ickleford and offers superb transport links via Hitchin to London and Cambridge as well as excellent school catchments. The village has an array of local pubs, amenities and a village hall, while being on the doorstep of local green spaces.

Ground Floor 

Entrance Hall 
Door to front, stairs leading to first floor.

First Floor 

Lounge 15' 10" x 10' 11" ( 4.83m x 3.33m )
Double glazed window to front aspect, TV and telephone points, understairs storage, spotlights, vinyl tile effect flooring and radiator.

Kitchen 14' 2" x 11' 3" ( 4.32m x 3.43m )
Fully fitted kitchen with double glazed window to rear aspect, a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven, hob with cooker hood over, space for washing machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, work surfaces with tiled splashback, spotlights, wood effect flooring and radiator.

Second Floor 

Landing 
Two storage cupboards, loft access and spotlights.

Bedroom One 14' 3" x 11' 3" ( 4.34m x 3.43m )
Double glazed window to front aspect, storage cupboard, spotlights and radiator.

Bedroom Two 11' 4" x 9' 2" ( 3.45m x 2.79m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect and radiator.

Bathroom 
Wash hand basin, walk-in shower cubicle, WC, partly tiled, extractor fan, spotlights and heated towel rail.

Parking 
Residents bay parking.

Garage En Bloc 
Garage en bloc with up and over door.


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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Hitchin

Connells

Reference: 163161035

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 18/08/2025

Expiry date: 17/08/2035

Current heating cost: £937/year

Potential heating cost: £937/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

187% since 2002

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/01/2026 (6 months ago) £215,000 +23.6%
Sold 30/06/2015 (11 years ago) £174,000 +14.1%
Sold 28/03/2014 (12 years ago) £152,500 +103.3%
Sold 22/02/2002 (24 years ago) £75,000

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 4 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD £440,000 27/06/2025 Terraced
Same street 10 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD £232,500 29/01/2025 Flat
52 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TE £237,000 11/11/2022 Flat
Same street 42 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD £140,000 21/10/2022 Flat
51 WALNUT WAY, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3XZ £216,500 27/05/2022 Flat
57 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TE £230,000 27/05/2022 Flat
44 WALNUT WAY, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3XX £277,000 27/05/2022 Flat
Same street 38 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD £167,500 12/04/2022 Flat
THE OLD BAKERY 3 ARLESEY ROAD, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TH £240,000 24/01/2022 Flat
46 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TE £152,000 26/11/2021 Flat
Same street 45 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD £230,000 27/10/2021 Flat
Same street 40 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD £245,000 22/10/2021 Flat
48 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TE £230,000 28/09/2021 Flat

Street average: £242,500 (6 sales)

Area average: £226,071 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.4%
10y growth 10.5%

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

1y (index) -1.2%
5y (index) 2.5%
10y (index) 14.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,282/mo
Realistic £1,424/mo
Optimistic £1,566/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop St Katharine's Church 0.1 miles
Shop Ickleford Stores 0.1 miles
Shop Hamiltons 0.2 miles
Train station Hitchin 1.4 miles
Train station Letchworth Garden City 2.1 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 6.2 miles
Hospital Widecombe Nursing Home 7.5 miles
Hospital Unknown 8.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 27
Anti-social behaviour 15
Vehicle crime 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other theft 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 54

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
Ickleford Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 6 Jun 2013
Our Lady Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
The Priory School Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 19 Apr 2013
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 25 Feb 2014
York Road Nursery School Nursery 1.2 miles Outstanding — 6 Dec 2013

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 Maisonette, King Georges Close, SG5 £1,600/mo 2 0.85 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Watersmeet, SG4 £1,500/mo 2 0.93 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Lancaster Road, SG5 £1,295/mo 2 1.09 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,465/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500
Target investor price (1%) £150,000
Gross yield 7.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.8×
Monthly cashflow £419/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.5%
  • 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).