16 Lapwing Rise, Stevenage, SG2 9NH is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 344 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £165,626 , which equates to approximately £481 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 May 2017 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,626, representing a 6.9% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £165,626 is:

  • 37.0% lower than the average property price on Lapwing Rise
  • 39.4% lower than the average in the SG2 9NH postcode area
  • and 57.0% lower than the average price for Stevenage 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 17 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
344 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£165,626
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£481
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Lapwing Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9NH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Dec 2020.

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 3 Sep 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 60% 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, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG2 9NH

15 th / 18
Price Rank
39% lower than average
14 th / 14
Size Rank
51% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG2 9NH , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 14th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£165,626
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
18 May 2017
£155,000
Leasehold
+48.3 %
20 Dec 2013
£104,500
Leasehold
-7.5 %
25 May 2007
£113,000
Leasehold
+25.6 %
5 Feb 2004
£89,995
Leasehold
+20 %
25 Apr 2003
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 344 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021
rooms: 2
size: 344 sq ft
sale price: £123,500
sale date: 14 Oct 2019
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 3 Aug 2017
rooms: 2
size: 357 sq ft
sale price: £126,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 16 Lapwing Rise, Stevenage, SG2 9NH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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