40 Swift Close, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4LL is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,954 , which equates to approximately £449 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2015 for £134,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,954, representing a 33.5% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,954 is:

  • 31.5% lower than the average property price on Swift Close
  • 13.8% lower than the average in the SG6 4LL postcode area
  • and 60.9% lower than the average price for Letchworth Garden City 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 21 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£178,954
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£449
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

40 Swift Close, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG6 4LL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jan 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Aug 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG6 4LL

18 th / 27
Price Rank
14% lower than average
15 th / 18
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
10 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG6 4LL , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,954
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
30 Apr 2015
£134,000
Leasehold
+39.6 %
27 Nov 2009
£96,000
Leasehold
+102.1 %
25 Feb 2000
£47,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2018
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2016
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2014

Data Sources

The property at 40 Swift Close, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4LL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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