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FLAT 1

21 GLEBE SIDE, TWICKENHAM, GREATER LONDON TW1 1DB

1 beds 1 baths 549 sq ft Listed 31 Dec 2024 (-526d)

£425,000

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (TW1 1DB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1, 21 GLEBE SIDE, TWICKENHAM, GREATER LONDON TW1 1DB |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 51 m² |
| Last sold | £395,000 Jul 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £455/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9712-3060-6207-3156-3200)

## Description

This stunning ground floor garden flat is finished to an exacting standard and features high specification fixtures and fittings throughout.

The property is light and bright with generous sized rooms. The internal accommodation comprises, large double bedroom, a beautiful, contemporary kitchen with a range of modern units and integrated appliances, a full width reception room with bi-fold doors over looking the garden and a modern bathroom.

The private garden is accessed through bi-folding doors, really encapsulating the open plan feeling of out and in combined, extends to approximately 40ft and is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area perfect for entertaining family and friends.

Offered to the market with no onward chain and located just moments from Twickenham station, we recommend an early viewing to avoid disappointment.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/156354428/536962) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/156354428/536965) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 FLAT 1 GLEBE SIDE, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON, TW1 1DB | £395,000 | 07/07/2016 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 55 MARLOW CRESCENT, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON, TW1 1DD | £385,000 | 13/01/2023 | Flat |
| 53 MARLOW CRESCENT, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON, TW1 1DD | £435,000 | 01/06/2022 | Flat |
| 47 MARLOW CRESCENT, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON, TW1 1DD | £355,000 | 09/08/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £391,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £549,689 (42 Flat, TW1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Richmond upon Thames). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £2,076/mo
- **Realistic:** £2,307/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,538/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer South West London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £288,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £230,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £8,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -5.2%
- **10y growth:** 1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Richmond upon Thames; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 2.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

51 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£395,000 Jul 2016

Price per m²

£8,333/m²

Local average

£549,689 (-22.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,079 of 33,755)

Street crime

280 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Viewings accompanied by Chase Buchanan
Stunning ground floor flat
High specification kitchen and bathroom
Bright and spacious open plan living
Private garden
Close to Twickenham station
Fantastic first time buy
Chain free

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Accessibility: Lateral living
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

This stunning ground floor garden flat is finished to an exacting standard and features high specification fixtures and fittings throughout.

The property is light and bright with generous sized rooms. The internal accommodation comprises, large double bedroom, a beautiful, contemporary kitchen with a range of modern units and integrated appliances, a full width reception room with bi-fold doors over looking the garden and a modern bathroom.

The private garden is accessed through bi-folding doors, really encapsulating the open plan feeling of out and in combined, extends to approximately 40ft and is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area perfect for entertaining family and friends.

Offered to the market with no onward chain and located just moments from Twickenham station, we recommend an early viewing to avoid disappointment.

Listed by

Twickenham & Strawberry Hill

Campions - Chase Buchanan

Reference: 156354428

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/03/2026

Current heating cost: £455/year

Potential heating cost: £349/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,750

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/07/2016 (9 years ago)	£395,000	—

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
55 MARLOW CRESCENT, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON, TW1 1DD	£385,000	13/01/2023	Flat
53 MARLOW CRESCENT, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON, TW1 1DD	£435,000	01/06/2022	Flat
47 MARLOW CRESCENT, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON, TW1 1DD	£355,000	09/08/2021	Flat

Area average: £391,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -5.2%

10y growth 1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Richmond upon Thames. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -5.9%

5y (index) 2.2%

10y (index) 2.4%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: APD (LONDON) LIMITED (07615809)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Richmond upon Thames. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £2,076/mo

Realistic £2,307/mo

Optimistic £2,538/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Richmond upon Thames.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer South West London: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TW1 1DB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Marlow Crescent	0.0 miles
Shop	Lexus Twickenham	0.1 miles
Shop	Currie Motors (Twickenham)	0.1 miles
Train station	Twickenham	0.4 miles
Train station	St Margarets	0.6 miles
Hospital	Hounslow Medical Centre	2.1 miles
University	Richmond American University London	3.7 miles
University	University of West London	4.1 miles
Hospital	Bridge Lane Health Centre	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	70
Vehicle crime	46
Anti-social behaviour	44
Shoplifting	21
Criminal damage and arson	19
Public order	19
Other theft	13
Other crime	10
Burglary	9
Theft from the person	9
Bicycle theft	7
Robbery	7
Drugs	6
Total incidents	280

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
Ivybridge Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2023
Clarendon School	Other	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 4 Jul 2014
The Richmond upon Thames School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 24 Feb 2020
Capella House School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Dec 2023
Chase Bridge Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Feb 2011

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £288,375

Target investor price (1%) £230,700

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).