38 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 724 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 £410,870 , which equates to approximately £570 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Nov 2006 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £185,870, representing a 82.6% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £410,870 is:

  • 39.9% lower than the average property price on Highbury Road
  • 8.9% higher than the average in the SG4 9SA postcode area
  • and 9.3% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 March 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG4 9SA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
724 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£410,870
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£570
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Highbury Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9SA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2012.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Oct 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • 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.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG4 9SA

4 th / 31
Price Rank
9% higher than average
14 th / 26
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
2 nd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9SA , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 26 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 14th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£410,870
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
1 Nov 2006
£225,000
Leasehold
+18.4 %
22 Apr 2005
£189,995
Leasehold
+33.8 %
12 Dec 2001
£142,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

21 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2025
32 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £393,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2023
28 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £576,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
44 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
34 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £339,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 38 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Nov 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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