8 The Towers, Southgate, Stevenage, SG1 1HE
UPRN:200000588286Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-06T15:54:29.915467+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:53:05.488010+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T18:05:53.328003+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
68
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
5 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£77,000
£69k - £84kMedium
Estimate
£77k
Range
£69k – £84k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£500
£500 - £550
Monthly
£500
Yield
7.79%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
8 The Towers earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (87/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
68
HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
61
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
50
Crime Score
50/ 100
Elevated
87
Walkability
87/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£77,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£500
Gross Yield7.79%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.5%
5y Growth+2.7%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price-
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0SG1 1HE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/00788/FPDemolition of the existing staircase and erection of a replacement staircase connecting Stevenage Railway Station footbridge with Stevenage Leisure Park, including associated landings, balustrades and safety finishes
- Pending26/00724/FPHErection of first floor side and rear extensions
- Approved26/00663/FPHErection of single storey rear extension
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership50.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£35,747
Population Density-
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 65%65+ 15%
Schools Nearby
- -North Hertfordshire College0.3 mi
- Broom Barns Primary School0.3 miGood
- Fairlands Primary School0.7 miReport card2025
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery0.7 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 8 The Towers Southgate-£70k-
- 5 The Towers Southgate-£76k-
- 44 The Towers Southgate-£104k-
- 23 The Towers Southgate-£82k-