40 Orchard Road, Hitchin, SG4 0BP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 840 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 £387,031 , which equates to approximately £461 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Nov 2007 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,031, representing a 72.0% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £387,031 is:

  • 0.5% higher than the average property price on Orchard Road
  • 7.8% lower than the average in the SG4 0BP postcode area
  • and 14.6% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 July 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£387,031
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£461
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Orchard Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 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 22 Sep 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% 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, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG4 0BP

28 th / 40
Price Rank
8% lower than average
12 th / 34
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
28 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0BP , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 34 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£387,031
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
9 Nov 2007
£225,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
15 Mar 2007
£205,000
Leasehold
+57.7 %
21 Feb 2005
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £471,500
sale date: 16 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £463,100
sale date: 16 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £476,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2022
rooms: 6
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £516,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 40 Orchard Road, Hitchin, SG4 0BP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Nov 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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