20 West Hill, Hitchin, SG5 2HZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,076,342 , which equates to approximately £694 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2017 for £840,000. Since then, the value has increased by £236,342, representing a 28.1% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,076,342 is:

  • 29.2% higher than the average property price on West Hill
  • 21.8% higher than the average in the SG5 2HZ postcode area
  • and 129.9% 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 30 July 2024, 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
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,076,342
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£694
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 West Hill, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2HZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2024.

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 6 Feb 2017, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 45.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to 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)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2HZ

5 th / 19
Price Rank
22% higher than average
9 th / 13
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
4 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2HZ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 13 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 9th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,076,342
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
29 Jun 2017
£840,000
Leasehold
+348 %
15 Jul 1999
£187,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1684 sq ft
sale price: £740,000
sale date: 17 May 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £609,200
sale date: 15 May 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £899,040
sale date: 29 Apr 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £751,500
sale date: 3 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 20 West Hill, Hitchin, SG5 2HZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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