3C Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £343,455 , which equates to approximately £351 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2022 for £350,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,545, representing a 1.9% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £343,455 is:

  • 41.8% lower than the average property price on Market Place
  • 11.1% lower than the average in the SG5 1DR postcode area
  • and 24.2% 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 rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£343,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£351
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3C Market Place, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 2021.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Sep 2020, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£343,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
12 Aug 2022
£350,000
Leasehold
+9.4 %
25 May 2017
£320,000
Leasehold
+60 %
6 Jun 2008
£200,000
Leasehold
+5.3 %
14 Feb 2006
£190,000
Leasehold
+28.8 %
16 Dec 2002
£147,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

3A Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR
rooms: 5
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2020
3B Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR
rooms: 4
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2017
7B Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 12 May 2017

Data Sources

The property at 3C Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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