14 The Ridgeway, Hitchin, SG5 2BT is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,422 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £713,819 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 May 2015 for £505,000. Since then, the value has increased by £208,819, representing a 41.4% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £713,819 is:

  • 19.1% higher than the average property price on The Ridgeway
  • 12.2% lower than the average in the SG5 2BT postcode area
  • and 57.5% 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 28 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2422 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£713,819
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

14 The Ridgeway, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Mar 2025.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 May 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, underfloor, electric, improving energy efficiency from good to very 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, 200 mm loft insulation to flat, insulated, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, filled cavity and internal insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Flat, insulated
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity and internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2BT

16 th / 21
Price Rank
12% lower than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
63% bigger than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2BT , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 14 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 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£713,819
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
15 May 2015
£505,000
Leasehold
+5.6 %
5 Sep 2014
£478,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2357 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 14 The Ridgeway, Hitchin, SG5 2BT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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