17, Elderflower House Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QF is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £296,110 , which equates to approximately £405 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2025 for £283,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,110, representing a 4.6% increase, or approximately 11.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £296,110 is:

  • 17.5% lower than the average property price on Whinbush Road
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the SG5 1QF postcode area
  • and 36.7% lower 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 24 December 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£296,110
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£405
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17, Elderflower House Whinbush Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Dec 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jan 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 1QF

7 th / 28
Price Rank
1% lower than average
5 th / 26
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
19 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1QF , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 26 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 5th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£296,110
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
25 Jul 2025
£283,000
Leasehold
+21.5 %
30 Mar 2007
£232,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 29 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £297,600
sale date: 20 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 17, Elderflower House Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Dec 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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