30 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 527 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 £179,317 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 May 2007 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,317, representing a 43.5% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £179,317 is:

  • 38.1% lower than the average property price on Francis Close
  • 41.4% lower than the average in the SG4 9EJ postcode area
  • and 60.4% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 December 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG4 9EJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£179,317
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

30 Francis Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Dec 2013.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jan 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG4 9EJ

22 nd / 24
Price Rank
41% lower than average
21 st / 22
Size Rank
34% smaller than average
15 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9EJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 22 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 21th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£179,317
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
29 May 2007
£125,000
Leasehold
+8.7 %
20 Aug 2004
£115,000
Leasehold
+72.9 %
5 Oct 2001
£66,500
Leasehold
+18.8 %
7 Apr 2000
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

38 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2017
42 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2012

Data Sources

The property at 30 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 May 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Dec 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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