3 Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £490,244 , which equates to approximately £660 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jul 2015 for £335,000. Since then, the value has increased by £155,244, representing a 46.3% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £490,244 is:

  • 3.2% lower than the average property price on Bedford Street
  • 8.8% lower than the average in the SG5 2JG postcode area
  • and 4.7% 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 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£490,244
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£660
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Bedford Street, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Aug 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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jan 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2JG

25 th / 46
Price Rank
9% lower than average
18 th / 33
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
14 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2JG , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£490,244
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
21 Jul 2015
£335,000
Leasehold
+69.2 %
22 May 2009
£198,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £429,750
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £388,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2017
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 24 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 3 Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jul 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Aug 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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