5, Desborough Close
5, Desborough Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 5, Desborough Close, Hertford to be a mid-century freehold house with 818 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 417 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Desborough Close, Hertford has an estimated sale value of £539,960 and an estimated rental value of £1,946 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Desborough Close, Hertford, SG14 lies in the borough of East Hertfordshire, within the SG14 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Desborough Close, Hertford has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5, Desborough Close, Hertford would be worth £566,958, with a potential rental value of £2,043 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £502,163, with a rental value of £1,809 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 5, Desborough Close, Hertford has fallen by £12,598 (2.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £51 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.3%.
Plot Size
5, Desborough Close, Hertford occupies a 417 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 30 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Desborough Close, Hertford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 May 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Desborough Close, Hertford last changed hands on 30th October 2020, selling for £512,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 6.9% since October 2020.
- Sold Oct 2020£512,000
- Sold Apr 2018£495,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 900 metres of 5, Desborough Close, Hertford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 116, The Avenue, Hertford, SG14 3DU, a freehold house, sold at £600,000 on the 14th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG14.
- Sold Oct 2025£600,000 | 3 Bed House116, The Avenue, Hertford, SG14 3DU116, The Avenue, Hertford, SG14 3DU
- Sold Jun 2023£510,000 | 3 Bed House20, Desborough Close, Hertford, SG14 3EG20, Desborough Close, Hertford, SG14 3EG
- Sold Aug 2018£435,000 | 3 Bed House76, Cowper Crescent, Hertford, SG14 3EA76, Cowper Crescent, Hertford, SG14 3EA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 5, Desborough Close, Hertford as the 28th largest and the 28th most expensive of the 30 addresses on Desborough Close, Hertford, SG14.
Against the SG14 postcode district average, it is £20k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mBengeo Primary School
- 1.2kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
- 1.3kmMill Mead Primary Academy
- 1.7kmThe Sele School
- 2.1kmRichard Hale School
- 2.9kmThe Chauncy School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hertford North station is the nearest stop to 5, Desborough Close, Hertford at 1.4 kilometres away.
- 1.4kmHertford North
- 1.6kmHertford East
- 4.0kmWare (Herts)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
