261 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 484 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £203,419 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Apr 2022 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,419, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,419 is:

  • 47.9% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 30.2% lower than the average in the SG5 2UQ postcode area
  • and 56.5% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

View sold house prices in SG5 2UQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
484 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£203,419
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

261 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 19 Feb 2019.

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.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG5 2UQ

21 st / 25
Price Rank
30% lower than average
19 th / 20
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
10 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2UQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,419
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
4 Apr 2022
£195,000
Leasehold
-7.1 %
24 Nov 2017
£210,000
Leasehold
+77.2 %
18 Apr 2008
£118,500
Leasehold
+16.2 %
29 Jul 2005
£102,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £119,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2007
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £28,500
sale date: 30 Dec 1996
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2025
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2024

Data Sources

The property at 261 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Apr 2022. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 19 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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