13 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,184 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £639,325 , which equates to approximately £540 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Mar 2018 for £520,000. Since then, the value has increased by £119,325, representing a 22.9% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £639,325 is:

  • 56.2% higher than the average property price on Florence Street
  • 55.0% higher than the average in the SG5 1QZ postcode area
  • and 36.6% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 31 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£639,325
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£540
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

13 Florence Street, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Oct 2023.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jan 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1QZ

2 nd / 33
Price Rank
55% higher than average
4 th / 28
Size Rank
63% bigger than average
20 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1QZ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 28 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£639,325
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
9 Mar 2018
£520,000
Leasehold
+153.7 %
30 Jul 2004
£205,000
Leasehold
+153.1 %
22 Oct 1999
£81,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £465,800
sale date: 28 Jul 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2013

Data Sources

The property at 13 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Mar 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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