17 Forge End, Weston, Hitchin, SG4 7AQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £435,239 , which equates to approximately £562 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Feb 2015 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £155,239, representing a 55.4% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £435,239 is:

  • 24.6% lower than the average property price on Forge End
  • 23.9% lower than the average in the SG4 7AQ postcode area
  • and 5.2% 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 6 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG4 7AQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£435,239
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£562
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Forge End, Weston, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 7AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Apr 2023.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators 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 9 Jul 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, lpg, changing energy efficiency from very good to poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 7AQ

14 th / 15
Price Rank
24% lower than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
5 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£435,239
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
17 Feb 2015
£280,000
Freehold
+23.3 %
12 Mar 2012
£227,000
Freehold
-5.4 %
5 Apr 2007
£240,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 798 sq ft
sale price: £318,500
sale date: 26 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 17 Forge End, Weston, Hitchin, SG4 7AQ appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Feb 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 6 Apr 2023. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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