42 Chalkdell Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LG is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. 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 £416,991 , which equates to approximately £680 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Aug 2023 for £390,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,991, representing a 6.9% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £416,991 is:

  • 4.7% higher than the average property price on Chalkdell Path
  • 4.2% higher than the average in the SG5 2LG postcode area
  • and 9.2% 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 3 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 2LG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£416,991
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£680
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Chalkdell Path, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jul 2015.

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 18 May 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 2LG

2 nd / 15
Price Rank
4% higher than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£416,991
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
3 Aug 2023
£390,000
Freehold
+8.3 %
7 Oct 2019
£360,000
Freehold
+12.4 %
19 Nov 2015
£320,250
Freehold
+64.2 %
31 Jul 2009
£195,000
Freehold
+2.6 %
10 Nov 2006
£189,995
Freehold
+21.8 %
16 Jul 2002
£156,000
Freehold
+27.9 %
15 Jun 2001
£122,000
Freehold
+38.6 %
22 Sep 2000
£88,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

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

* 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 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: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2020
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 684 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2010
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 28 May 2010

Data Sources

The property at 42 Chalkdell Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LG appears eight times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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