32 Burns Close, Hitchin, SG4 0RB is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,313 , which equates to approximately £352 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2013 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,313, representing a 55.1% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,313 is:

  • 39.3% lower than the average property price on Burns Close
  • 37.0% lower than the average in the SG4 0RB postcode area
  • and 60.6% 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 9 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£178,313
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£352
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

32 Burns Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0RB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Dec 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 0RB

26 th / 33
Price Rank
37% lower than average
14 th / 27
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
26 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0RB , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 27 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 14th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,313
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
29 Aug 2013
£115,000
Leasehold
+25 %
2 Jul 2003
£92,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2021
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £215,150
sale date: 1 Dec 2021
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 32 Burns Close, Hitchin, SG4 0RB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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