37 Old Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JX is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,701 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £554,915 , which equates to approximately £326 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Oct 2017 for £485,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,915, representing a 14.4% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £554,915 is:

  • 75.4% higher than the average property price on Old Park Road
  • 68.1% higher than the average in the SG5 2JX postcode area
  • and 22.5% 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 6 June 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1701 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£554,915
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£326
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

37 Old Park Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jun 2017.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have some secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Oct 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to some secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some secondary glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG5 2JX

3 rd / 30
Price Rank
68% higher than average
1 st / 24
Size Rank
167% bigger than average
24 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2JX , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 24 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 1st out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£554,915
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
23 Oct 2017
£485,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £269,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2016
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 5 May 2009

Data Sources

The property at 37 Old Park Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Oct 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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