2 Russells Slip, Hitchin, SG5 2BJ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 463 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £253,869 , which equates to approximately £549 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Oct 2022 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,869, representing a 5.8% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,869 is:

  • 40.3% lower than the average property price on Russells Slip
  • 47.4% lower than the average in the SG5 2BJ postcode area
  • and 45.8% 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 7 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 2BJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£253,869
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£549
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2 Russells Slip, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Sep 2022.

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 29 Apr 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 61% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 61% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 2BJ

13 th / 15
Price Rank
47% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,869
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
27 Oct 2022
£240,000
Leasehold
+23.1 %
28 Nov 2014
£195,000
Leasehold
+6 %
20 Jul 2007
£184,000
Leasehold
+31 %
24 Feb 2006
£140,500
Leasehold
+46.4 %
14 Jun 2002
£96,000
Leasehold
+60 %
11 Dec 1998
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 2 Russells Slip, Hitchin, SG5 2BJ appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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