160 Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,518 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £620,939 , which equates to approximately £409 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2019 for £535,000. Since then, the value has increased by £85,939, representing a 16.1% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £620,939 is:

  • 11.7% higher than the average property price on Bearton Road
  • 9.6% higher than the average in the SG5 1UA postcode area
  • and 37.0% 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 28 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1518 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£620,939
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£409
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

160 Bearton Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1UA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jan 2022.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. An electric heat pump dedicated to water heating is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Nov 2019, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.2%.

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 system was changed from from main system to electric heat pump for water heating only, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% 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, radiators, electric
Good
Hot Water
Electric heat pump for water heating only
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1UA

4 th / 14
Price Rank
10% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1UA , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£620,939
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
13 Dec 2019
£535,000
Leasehold
+72.6 %
27 May 2011
£310,000
Leasehold
+10.7 %
27 Jan 2006
£280,000
Leasehold
+16.7 %
11 Feb 2005
£239,995
Leasehold
+182.5 %
24 Mar 1997
£84,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £820,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £602,750
sale date: 8 Dec 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £760,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 160 Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UA appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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