159 Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 936 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 £572,851 , which equates to approximately £612 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jul 2004 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £322,851, representing a 129.1% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £572,851 is:

  • 3.4% lower than the average property price on Bearton Road
  • 0.4% higher than the average in the SG5 1UA postcode area
  • and 22.4% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

View sold house prices in SG5 1UA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£572,851
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£612
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159 Bearton Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1UA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Dec 2019.

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 16 Dec 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 1UA

6 th / 14
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 10
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1UA , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. 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 8th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£572,851
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+129 %
23 Jul 2004
£250,000
Leasehold
+37 %
7 Sep 2001
£182,500
Leasehold
+61.5 %
24 Aug 1999
£113,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £555,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 14 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2009
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £608,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 5 May 2023

Data Sources

The property at 159 Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jul 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Dec 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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