31 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, SG5 2BP is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £570,949 , which equates to approximately £655 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Apr 2019 for £465,000. Since then, the value has increased by £105,949, representing a 22.8% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £570,949 is:

  • 8.3% lower than the average property price on Hawthorn Close
  • 7.8% lower than the average in the SG5 2BP postcode area
  • and 22.0% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

View sold house prices in SG5 2BP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£570,949
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£655
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Feb 2014.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Sep 2012. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 8.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 2BP

15 th / 17
Price Rank
8% lower than average
5 th / 11
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
9 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2BP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 15th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 11 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 5th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£570,949
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
12 Apr 2019
£465,000
Leasehold
+342.9 %
12 Sep 1997
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

33 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, SG5 2BP
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2023
53 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, SG5 2BP
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2021
16 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, SG5 2BP
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2017
20 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, SG5 2BP
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2015
35 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, SG5 2BP
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2009

Data Sources

The property at 31 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin, SG5 2BP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Apr 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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