26 Cranborne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2BS is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,690 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 £559,615 , which equates to approximately £331 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jul 2010 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £259,615, representing a 86.5% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £559,615 is:

  • 28.5% lower than the average property price on Cranborne Avenue
  • 23.3% lower than the average in the SG5 2BS postcode area
  • and 19.5% 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 24 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1690 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£559,615
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£331
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Cranborne Avenue, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 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 11 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 2BS

31 st / 33
Price Rank
23% lower than average
9 th / 23
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
23 rd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2BS , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 23 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 9th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£559,615
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
23 Jul 2010
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1787 sq ft
sale price: £960,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £825,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £765,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £723,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2020

Data Sources

The property at 26 Cranborne Avenue, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2BS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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