32 Balmoral Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 775 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 £437,785 , which equates to approximately £565 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Oct 2020 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,785, representing a 9.4% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £437,785 is:

  • 1.0% lower than the average property price on Balmoral Road
  • 10.9% lower than the average in the SG5 1XG postcode area
  • and 3.4% lower 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 28 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£437,785
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£565
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

32 Balmoral Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Apr 2016.

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 1 Oct 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 38.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
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
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 1XG

9 th / 41
Price Rank
11% lower than average
23 rd / 31
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
3 rd / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1XG , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 31 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 23th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£437,785
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
16 Oct 2020
£400,000
Leasehold
-4.8 %
20 Apr 2017
£420,000
Leasehold
+121.1 %
15 Jan 2010
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £472,948
sale date: 12 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £436,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £466,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2021

Data Sources

The property at 32 Balmoral Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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