26A Dacre Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QJ is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 495 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 £169,457 , which equates to approximately £342 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2005 for £103,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,457, representing a 64.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £169,457 is:

  • 44.9% lower than the average property price on Dacre Road
  • 57.3% lower than the average in the SG5 1QJ postcode area
  • and 62.6% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 June 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG5 1QJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£169,457
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£342
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26A Dacre Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jun 2021.

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 21 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from poor to n/a.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG5 1QJ

22 nd / 25
Price Rank
57% lower than average
22 nd / 24
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
17 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1QJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 24 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 22th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£169,457
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
31 Jan 2005
£103,000
Leasehold
+74.6 %
4 Aug 2000
£59,000
Leasehold
+42.5 %
19 Jul 1999
£41,400
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 512 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2021
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2020
rooms: 2
size: 514 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2018
rooms: 2
size: 508 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2014
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £101,750
sale date: 31 Jan 2005

Data Sources

The property at 26A Dacre Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2005. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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