35 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,397 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £696,961 , which equates to approximately £498 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Aug 2013 for £405,000. Since then, the value has increased by £291,961, representing a 72.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £696,961 is:

  • 10.3% higher than the average property price on Convent Close
  • 6.0% higher than the average in the SG5 1QN postcode area
  • and 53.8% higher 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 20 June 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1397 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£696,961
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£498
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

35 Convent Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 2011.

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 25 Jan 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG5 1QN

5 th / 22
Price Rank
6% higher than average
5 th / 12
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
9 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1QN , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£696,961
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
27 Aug 2013
£405,000
Leasehold
+3.8 %
12 Apr 2012
£390,000
Leasehold
+14.7 %
8 Apr 2010
£340,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2019
rooms: 8
size: 1733 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £810,000
sale date: 27 May 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £507,500
sale date: 11 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 35 Convent Close, Hitchin, SG5 1QN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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