42 Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £402,895 , which equates to approximately £657 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Aug 2018 for £335,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,895, representing a 20.3% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £402,895 is:

  • 20.5% lower than the average property price on Bedford Street
  • 25.0% lower than the average in the SG5 2JG postcode area
  • and 13.9% 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 5 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 2JG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£402,895
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£657
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Bedford Street, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jul 2024.

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 25 Apr 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2JG

42 nd / 46
Price Rank
25% lower than average
28 th / 33
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
16 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2JG , this house's estimated value ranks 42th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 28th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£402,895
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
17 Aug 2018
£335,000
Leasehold
+61.8 %
11 Sep 2012
£207,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £373,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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