38 Silver Birch Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 807 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 £333,645 , which equates to approximately £413 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Oct 2011 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £163,645, representing a 96.3% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £333,645 is:

  • 19.1% lower than the average property price on Silver Birch Avenue
  • 18.2% lower than the average in the SG5 4BB postcode area
  • and 28.7% 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 14 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£333,645
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£413
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Silver Birch Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG5 4BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Nov 2014.

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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jul 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 37% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 4BB

10 th / 22
Price Rank
18% lower than average
8 th / 10
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 4BB , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 8th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£333,645
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
7 Oct 2011
£170,000
Leasehold
-4.2 %
31 Mar 2006
£177,500
Leasehold
-4.1 %
14 Dec 2005
£185,000
Leasehold
+105.6 %
18 Jun 1999
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 22 May 2018
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2006

Data Sources

The property at 38 Silver Birch Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Oct 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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