4 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,001 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £401,022 , which equates to approximately £401 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jun 2023 for £405,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,978, representing a 1.0% decrease, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £401,022 is:

  • 38.4% higher than the average property price on Francis Close
  • 31.0% higher than the average in the SG4 9EJ postcode area
  • and 11.5% 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 23 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG4 9EJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£401,022
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£401
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Francis Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 2023.

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 17 Nov 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9EJ

7 th / 24
Price Rank
31% higher than average
5 th / 22
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
10 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9EJ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 22 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£401,022
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
13 Jun 2023
£405,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
9 Aug 2012
£243,000
Leasehold
+58.8 %
6 Dec 2002
£153,000
Leasehold
+146.8 %
30 Nov 1995
£62,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £382,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 4 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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