12 Purwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0NE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £701,588 , which equates to approximately £708 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Sep 2024 for £665,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,588, representing a 5.5% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £701,588 is:

  • 23.5% higher than the average property price on Purwell Lane
  • 29.8% higher than the average in the SG4 0NE postcode area
  • and 49.9% 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 16 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£701,588
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£708
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Purwell Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0NE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2024.

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 6 Aug 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, with internal insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 0NE

2 nd / 16
Price Rank
30% higher than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0NE , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£701,588
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
13 Sep 2024
£665,000
Leasehold
+81.2 %
29 Mar 2016
£367,000
Leasehold
+83.5 %
31 Oct 2005
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 31 May 2017
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £486,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1063 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 29 Nov 1996

Data Sources

The property at 12 Purwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0NE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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