20 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,163 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £704,418 , which equates to approximately £606 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Aug 2024 for £690,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,418, representing a 2.1% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £704,418 is:

  • 69.6% higher than the average property price on Lancaster Road
  • 31.0% higher than the average in the SG5 1PD postcode area
  • and 55.5% higher 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 5 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£704,418
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£606
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jul 2023.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jun 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 59%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1PD

1 st / 19
Price Rank
31% higher than average
2 nd / 15
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
3 rd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1PD , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 15 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 2nd out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£704,418
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
23 Aug 2024
£690,000
Leasehold
+137.1 %
6 May 2011
£291,000
Leasehold
+0.3 %
21 Apr 2006
£290,000
Leasehold
+346.2 %
19 Sep 1997
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £514,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2018

Data Sources

The property at 20 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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