239 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 646 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 £340,065 , which equates to approximately £527 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2020 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,065, representing a 17.3% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £340,065 is:

  • 12.9% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 16.7% higher than the average in the SG5 2UQ postcode area
  • and 27.4% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 2UQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£340,065
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£527
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

239 Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2020.

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 28 Aug 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.2%.

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 energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 2UQ

9 th / 25
Price Rank
17% higher than average
13 th / 20
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
6 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2UQ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 20 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 13th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£340,065
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
28 Oct 2020
£290,000
Leasehold
+2.1 %
25 May 2018
£284,000
Leasehold
+63.7 %
2 Mar 2007
£173,500
Leasehold
+34.2 %
15 Aug 2003
£129,250
Leasehold
+72.3 %
26 Jan 2001
£75,000
Leasehold
+72.4 %
31 Mar 1995
£43,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

245 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2024
251 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ
rooms: 3
size: 644 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2019
243 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 6 Dec 2013
241 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 25 Feb 2011
237 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ
rooms: 3
size: 631 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2010

Data Sources

The property at 239 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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