21 ICKNIELD CLOSE
HITCHIN, ICKLEFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 3TD
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
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
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).