4 Park Gate, Hitchin, SG4 9BP is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £168,540 , which equates to approximately £356 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jul 1997 for £35,500. Since then, the value has increased by £133,040, representing a 374.8% increase, or approximately 13.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,540 is:

  • 31.5% lower than the average property price on Park Gate
  • 29.6% lower than the average in the SG4 9BP postcode area
  • and 63.3% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 January 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG4 9BP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£168,540
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£356
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

4 Park Gate, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jan 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Jul 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG4 9BP

11 th / 14
Price Rank
30% lower than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£168,540
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+375 %
18 Jul 1997
£35,500
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Very low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

2 Park Gate, Hitchin, SG4 9BP
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 21 Jan 2021
15 Park Gate, Hitchin, SG4 9BP
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2016
8 Park Gate, Hitchin, SG4 9BP
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2009
10 Park Gate, Hitchin, SG4 9BP
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £37,000
sale date: 18 Oct 1996

Data Sources

The property at 4 Park Gate, Hitchin, SG4 9BP appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Jul 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 15 Jan 2021. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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