28 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,496 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 £842,320 , which equates to approximately £563 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Sep 2021 for £775,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,320, representing a 8.7% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £842,320 is:

  • 33.2% higher than the average property price on Convent Close
  • 28.2% higher than the average in the SG5 1QN postcode area
  • and 85.9% 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 25 May 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1496 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£842,320
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£563
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Convent Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 May 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 24 Sep 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1QN

1 st / 22
Price Rank
28% higher than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1QN , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£842,320
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
10 Sep 2021
£775,000
Leasehold
+106.7 %
12 Mar 2010
£375,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

31 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN
rooms: 8
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £810,000
sale date: 27 May 2022
32 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN
rooms: 8
size: 1733 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2020
21 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £507,500
sale date: 11 Oct 2017
35 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN
rooms: 4
size: 1397 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2013
36 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 28 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Sep 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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