29 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1PA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,798 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £959,449 , which equates to approximately £534 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2020 for £865,000. Since then, the value has increased by £94,449, representing a 10.9% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £959,449 is:

  • 77.7% higher than the average property price on Lancaster Avenue
  • 87.1% higher than the average in the SG5 1PA postcode area
  • and 111.8% 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 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1798 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£959,449
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£534
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

29 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1PA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 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.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jan 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1PA

1 st / 25
Price Rank
87% higher than average
1 st / 19
Size Rank
54% bigger than average
4 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1PA , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 19 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£959,449
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
28 Oct 2020
£865,000
Leasehold
+83.1 %
26 Jun 2013
£472,500
Leasehold
+35 %
29 Sep 2006
£350,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1PA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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