31 Orchard Road, Hitchin, SG4 0BP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 700 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 £328,310 , which equates to approximately £469 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Sep 2010 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £143,310, representing a 77.5% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £328,310 is:

  • 14.8% lower than the average property price on Orchard Road
  • 21.8% lower than the average in the SG4 0BP postcode area
  • and 27.5% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG4 0BP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£328,310
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£469
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Orchard Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Aug 2024.

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 22 Apr 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 0BP

33 rd / 40
Price Rank
22% lower than average
26 th / 34
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
18 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0BP , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 34 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 26th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£328,310
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
14 Sep 2010
£185,000
Leasehold
+125.6 %
6 Jul 1999
£82,000
Leasehold
+74.5 %
4 Nov 1997
£47,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2022
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £382,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 31 Orchard Road, Hitchin, SG4 0BP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Sep 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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