1 Times Close, Hitchin, SG5 2UT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,475 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £520,200 , which equates to approximately £353 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2011 for £272,000. Since then, the value has increased by £248,200, representing a 91.3% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £520,200 is:

  • 3.0% lower than the average property price on Times Close
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the SG5 2UT postcode area
  • and 13.2% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£520,200
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£353
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Times Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jun 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Aug 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 2UT

4 th / 14
Price Rank
1% lower than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
33% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£520,200
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
22 Dec 2011
£272,000
Freehold
+24.8 %
10 Feb 2003
£218,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1093 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £506,631
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £241,100
sale date: 22 Feb 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £567,500
sale date: 21 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 1 Times Close, Hitchin, SG5 2UT appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 22 Jun 2016. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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