25 Vicarage Close, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3LS is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,335 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 £494,086 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Oct 2022 for £464,800. Since then, the value has increased by £29,286, representing a 6.3% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £494,086 is:

  • 17.8% lower than the average property price on Vicarage Close
  • 13.3% lower than the average in the SG5 3LS postcode area
  • and 5.5% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£494,086
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 Vicarage Close, Shillington, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG5 3LS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 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 30 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • 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
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 3LS

14 th / 14
Price Rank
13% lower than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 3LS , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£494,086
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
6 Oct 2022
£464,800
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £467,500
sale date: 27 Mar 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £462,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £463,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 25 Vicarage Close, Shillington, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG5 3LS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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