25 The Maples, Hitchin, SG4 9HA is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £212,095 , which equates to approximately £402 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jan 2012 for £137,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,095, representing a 54.8% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,095 is:

  • 1.5% lower than the average property price on The Maples
  • 3.0% lower than the average in the SG4 9HA postcode area
  • and 53.2% 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 18 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£212,095
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£402
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

25 The Maples, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Mar 2024.

This property uses electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Jul 2011. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9HA

17 th / 33
Price Rank
3% lower than average
27 th / 27
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
2 nd / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9HA , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 27 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 27th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£212,095
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
20 Jan 2012
£137,000
Leasehold
+30.5 %
18 Oct 2002
£104,950
Leasehold
+81.1 %
10 Sep 1999
£57,950
Leasehold
+65.6 %
27 Oct 1995
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £219,995
sale date: 25 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2019
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 20 Feb 2015
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2014
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2013

Data Sources

The property at 25 The Maples, Hitchin, SG4 9HA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jan 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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