28 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,163 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 £781,737 , which equates to approximately £672 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2018 for £650,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,737, representing a 20.3% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £781,737 is:

  • 4.1% higher than the average property price on Benslow Lane
  • 7.2% higher than the average in the SG4 9RE postcode area
  • and 67.0% 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 15 May 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£781,737
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£672
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 May 2018.

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 29 Nov 2016, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 816.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9RE

12 th / 39
Price Rank
7% higher than average
13 th / 35
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
15 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9RE , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 35 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£781,737
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
2 Aug 2018
£650,000
Leasehold
+75.7 %
25 Jan 2017
£370,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1254 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 26 May 2017

Data Sources

The property at 28 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 May 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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