# 2 bedroom maisonette for sale (SG5 3TD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 ICKNIELD CLOSE, HITCHIN, ICKLEFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 3TD |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £215,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 17/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £937/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9635-8828-7500-0508-1292)

## 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163161035/1460828) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/163161035/1460829) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD | £215,000 | 23/01/2026 | Flat |
| 21 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD | £174,000 | 30/06/2015 | Flat |
| 21 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD | £152,500 | 28/03/2014 | Flat |
| 21 ICKNIELD CLOSE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TD | £75,000 | 22/02/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [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 |
| 44 WALNUT WAY, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3XX | £277,000 | 27/05/2022 | 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 |
| [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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £269,327 (32 Flat, SG5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,282/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,424/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,566/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £419/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.5%

*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:** £3,382/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.4%
- **10y growth:** 10.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North Hertfordshire; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **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)