178 York Road, Stevenage, SG1 4HQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 969 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 £305,854 , which equates to approximately £316 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Nov 2015 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,854, representing a 42.3% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £305,854 is:

  • 1.6% higher than the average property price on York Road
  • 2.9% lower than the average in the SG1 4HQ postcode area
  • and 20.5% 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 21 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£305,854
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£316
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

178 York Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Apr 2015.

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 17 Aug 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.4%.

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 system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG1 4HQ

7 th / 15
Price Rank
3% lower than average
8 th / 10
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
4 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG1 4HQ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£305,854
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
9 Nov 2015
£215,000
Leasehold
+36.1 %
19 Jan 2010
£158,000
Leasehold
+1.9 %
22 Oct 2009
£155,000
Leasehold
+25 %
6 Dec 2002
£124,000
Leasehold
+7.8 %
2 Aug 2002
£114,995
Leasehold
+87 %
23 Apr 1999
£61,500
Leasehold
+46.4 %
31 Jan 1997
£42,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

150 York Road, Stevenage, SG1 4HQ
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2024
166 York Road, Stevenage, SG1 4HQ
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £316,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2022
174 York Road, Stevenage, SG1 4HQ
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2022
176 York Road, Stevenage, SG1 4HQ
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £289,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2019
168 York Road, Stevenage, SG1 4HQ
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2016

Data Sources

The property at 178 York Road, Stevenage, SG1 4HQ appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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