42 Farthing Drive, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2TR is a leasehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 2,174 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £713,401 , which equates to approximately £328 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2009 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £368,401, representing a 106.8% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £713,401 is:

  • 11.3% higher than the average property price on Farthing Drive
  • 13.2% higher than the average in the SG6 2TR postcode area
  • and 56.0% higher 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 3 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
2174 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£713,401
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£328
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Farthing Drive, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG6 2TR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2022.

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 Mar 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 57.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG6 2TR

6 th / 30
Price Rank
13% higher than average
1 st / 17
Size Rank
66% bigger than average
17 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG6 2TR , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 17 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 1st out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£713,401
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+107 %
20 Aug 2009
£345,000
Leasehold
+40.8 %
27 Feb 2002
£245,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2005
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £299,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2007
rooms: 7
size: 1733 sq ft
sale price: £482,500
sale date: 22 Feb 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2005
rooms: 6
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £505,000
sale date: 6 May 2022

Data Sources

The property at 42 Farthing Drive, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2TR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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