42 Brookside, Hertford, SG13 7LL is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £242,842 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Nov 2016 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,842, representing a 3.3% increase, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £242,842 is:

  • 47.1% lower than the average property price on Brookside
  • 45.4% lower than the average in the SG13 7LL postcode area
  • and 53.2% lower than the average price for Hertford 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 9 April 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG13 7LL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£242,842
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Brookside, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG13 7LL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 2026.

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 1 Jun 2016, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to SG13 7LL

28 th / 28
Price Rank
45% lower than average
22 nd / 24
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
24 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£242,842
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
28 Nov 2016
£235,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* 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 very low 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 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

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 42 Brookside, Hertford, SG13 7LL appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Nov 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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