56 DRAKES DRIVE
STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE SG2 0EZ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
70 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£273,000 Apr 2025
Price per m²
£4,000/m²
Local average
£339,992 (-17.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (17,076 of 33,755)
Street crime
206 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Chain Free
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Terraced House
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band of C
- Newly Installed Loft Installation
- Bursting with Potential
- Chells Area
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Offered to the market CHAIN FREE is a spacious two double bedroom terraced house in the sought after Chells area of Stevenage.
The property is ideally situated for local schooling, both primary and secondary, local amenities and bus routes into Stevenage Town Centre and Train Station.
The property comprises an entrance hall, living/dining room, separate kitchen with appliances, master bedroom with storage, second double bedroom with storage and family bathroom.
Externally a rear garden benefits from a wooden storage shed and side gate access. To the front is communal parking bays and on road parking.
We are in receipt of a recent damp survey at the property which is available upon request.
The council tax band is a C with Stevenage Borough Council.
Entrance Hall - 3.46m x 1.86m (11'4" x 6'1") - Entrance via UPVC door, wooden effect laminate flooring, under stair storage cupboard, door to kitchen, door to living/dining room, stairs to first floor.
Living/Dining Room - 6.63m x 3.39m (21'9" x 11'1") - Double glazed window to front aspect, double glazed window to rear aspect, wooden effect laminate flooring, radiator, chimney breast, door to kitchen, door to entrance hall.
Kitchen - 3.07m x 2.40m (10'1" x 7'10") - Double glazed window to rear aspect, wooden back door, range of wall and base units with counter top, stainless steel sink with drainer, tiled walls, tiled flooring, freestanding gas hob/oven with extractor over, freestanding washing machine, freestanding fridge/freezer, door to entrance hall.
Landing - 3.23m x 2.04m (10'7" x 6'8") - Carpet, loft hatch access, doors to bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - 2.00m x 4.33m (6'7" x 14'2") - Double glazed window to front aspect, carpet, radiator, storage cupboard, storage cupboard over stairs.
Bedroom 2 - 3.74m x 3.16m (12'3" x 10'4") - Double glazed window to rear aspect, carpet, radiator, airing cupboard, storage cupboard.
Bathroom - 1.65m x 2.04m (5'5" x 6'8") - Double glazed window to rear aspect, panel bath with mixer taps and shower hose, wash hand basin, WC, tiled walls, vinyl flooring, newly fitted extractor fan.
Garden - Patio area, patio pathway, grassed area, mature trees, shrubbery, wooden built storage shed, side gate access.
Disclaimer - 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. Mather Estates 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. Mather Estates has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Listed by
Stevenage
Mather Marshall
Reference: 145672310
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 15/11/2017
Expiry date: 14/11/2027
Current heating cost: £505/year
Potential heating cost: £361/year
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 07/04/2025 (1 year ago) | £273,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 BRUNEL ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AA | £340,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 46 RALEIGH CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EG | £335,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 46 FAWCETT ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EJ | £306,500 | 13/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 215 CHELLS WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0LY | £340,000 | 27/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 32 STANLEY ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EF | £320,000 | 28/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 34 COOK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0ET | £290,000 | 17/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 LIVINGSTONE LINK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EP | £337,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 67 DRAKES DRIVE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EZ | £356,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 NEWTON ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0BU | £310,000 | 09/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 RALEIGH CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EQ | £362,000 | 28/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 27 HUDSON ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0ER | £350,000 | 16/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 47 DRAKES DRIVE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EZ | £303,000 | 26/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 109 DRAKES DRIVE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0HA | £370,000 | 24/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 34 LIVINGSTONE LINK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EP | £300,000 | 25/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 64 FAWCETT ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EH | £410,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 183 RALEIGH CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EA | £311,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AE | £370,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 TELFORD AVENUE, CHELLS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0AE | £415,000 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 COOK ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0ET | £305,000 | 19/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 95 DRAKES DRIVE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0HA | £350,000 | 13/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 199 RALEIGH CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EA | £355,000 | 03/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 197 RALEIGH CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0EA | £400,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £329,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £343,825 (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): Stevenage. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stevenage. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stevenage.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hudson Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Anne Marie | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Gill's Stores | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Nobel School | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Stevenage | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Knebworth | 3.2 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 4.6 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus | 8.7 miles |
| University | University of Hertfordshire | 10.4 miles |
| Hospital | Widecombe Nursing Home | 11.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 206 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 22 Mar 2018 |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 13 Dec 2022 |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Feb 2013 |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre | Other | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 16 Jun 2024 |
| Camps Hill Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 May 2024 |
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 Terraced House, Chepstow Close, SG1 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wetherby Close, SG1 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,625/mo (2 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).