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ARCHERS COURT, ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 1HB
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (107 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
64 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 2007-2011
Last sold
£334,950 Mar 2021
Price per m²
£3,906/m²
Local average
£268,043 (-6.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,792 of 33,755)
Street crime
224 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- Two Bedrooms
- Retirement Complex
- Parking
- Private Terrace
- Walk to the High Street
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A fabulous two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment with open plan living space and its own private outside space. Situated just a short walk from Hitchin High Street with lovely communal grounds and a large residents car park.
DESCRIPTION
A rarely available ground floor apartment in this highly sought after retirement development. Offering fabulous open plan living space, two good size bedrooms and a modern wet room. This property offers the rare benefit of a private terrace accessed directly from the lounge. The development also has a large residents car park.
Archers Court is a modern retirement development situated in a quiet location just a short walk from Hitchin High Street.
Agents Note
This property has an offer accepted subject to contract but is still currently available to view.
Communal Entrance
Video phone entry.
Entrance Hall
Door to front, storage cupboard and airing cupboard.
Open Plan Living Area 23' 7" x 11' 8" ( 7.19m x 3.56m )
Lounge Area
Double glazed window to side aspect, TV and telephone points and electric heater. French doors leading to patio and double doors leading through to Bedroom Two/Dining Room.
Kitchen Area
A fully fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces with splashback tiling, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with cooker hood over, space for fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine.
Bedroom One 16' 9" into wardrobe x 8' 6" ( 5.11m into wardrobe x 2.59m )
Double glazed window to side aspect, fitted wardrobe, TV and telephone points and electric heater.
Bedroom Two / Dining Room 11' 1" x 8' 1" ( 3.38m x 2.46m )
Double glazed window to side aspect and electric heater.
Wet Room
Fully tiled wet room with wash hand basin, shower, WC and electric heater.
Communal Gardens
Patio area accessed from large lawned communal grounds.
Parking
Large residents car park.
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: 137470997
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 14/07/2023
Expiry date: 13/07/2033
Current heating cost: £510/year
Potential heating cost: £250/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,155
Recommendations
- High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £1,800)
- Heat recovery system for mixer showers (£585 - £725)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Building plot (shared): ~2,186 m² (0.54 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £250,000 | -25.4% |
| Sold | 09/03/2021 (5 years ago) | £334,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPPY HOUSE 8 PAYNES PARK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1EZ | £285,000 | 06/01/2026 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 18 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £133,000 | 10/12/2025 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 46 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £150,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 18 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £315,000 | 14/08/2024 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 1 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £250,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 9 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £260,000 | 10/10/2023 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 24 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £320,000 | 08/09/2023 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 43 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £140,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 44 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £145,000 | 10/08/2023 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 32 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £265,000 | 30/06/2023 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 9 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £215,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 2 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £265,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 19 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £165,000 | 12/05/2023 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 8 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £337,500 | 29/03/2023 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 35 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £140,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 10 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £290,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 15 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £275,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| HICCE HOUSE FLAT 7 BRAND STREET, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HX | £351,500 | 20/07/2022 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 5 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £275,000 | 30/05/2022 | Flat |
| LATCHMORE COURT 11 BRAND STREET, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HX | £217,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat |
| POPPY HOUSE 2 PAYNES PARK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1EZ | £263,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 49 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £285,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| MAPLES COURT FLAT 54 BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF | £277,500 | 04/01/2022 | Flat |
| Same street ARCHERS COURT 18 ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £317,500 | 14/12/2021 | Flat |
| POPPY HOUSE 3 PAYNES PARK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1EZ | £264,000 | 07/12/2021 | Flat |
| POPPY HOUSE 11 PAYNES PARK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1EZ | £265,000 | 30/11/2021 | Flat |
| POPPY HOUSE 10 PAYNES PARK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1EZ | £270,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat |
| MANOR COURT, 26B APARTMENT 4 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW | £400,000 | 22/11/2021 | Flat |
| LATCHMORE COURT 10 BRAND STREET, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HX | £265,000 | 27/10/2021 | Flat |
| MANOR COURT, 26B APARTMENT 1 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW | £635,000 | 22/10/2021 | Flat |
| Same street THE LODGE ELMSIDE WALK, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HB | £615,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £320,000 (11 sales)
Area average: £256,550 (20 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 June 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 | Grammar School Way | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Waitrose | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Buccis Hair Design Centre | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Swinton | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Hitchin | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Letchworth Garden City | 3.0 miles |
| Hospital | Widecombe Nursing Home | 6.8 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 8.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 224 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Boys' School | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 29 Feb 2016 |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2019 |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 20 Nov 2023 |
| York Road Nursery School | Nursery | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 6 Dec 2013 |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 11 Jul 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, Old Park Road, SG5 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Brand Street, SG5 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Peppermint Road, SG5 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Tilehouse Street, SG5 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Ickleford Road, SG5 | £1,475/mo | 2 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Ickleford Road, SG5 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Ickleford Road, SG5 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Queen St, SG4 | £1,375/mo | 2 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Garrison Court, SG4 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Garrison Court, SG4 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Ninesprings Way, SG4 | £1,900/mo | 2 | 1.13 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,455/mo (11 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).