42 High Street, Whitwell, Hitchin, SG4 8AG is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £340,687 , which equates to approximately £472 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2021 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,687, representing a 8.2% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £340,687 is:

  • 45.9% lower than the average property price on High Street
  • 53.0% lower than the average in the SG4 8AG postcode area
  • and 24.8% 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 11 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£340,687
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£472
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 High Street, Whitwell, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 8AG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2020.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Sep 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 41% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 8AG

19 th / 24
Price Rank
53% lower than average
13 th / 18
Size Rank
48% smaller than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 8AG , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£340,687
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
16 Apr 2021
£315,000
Leasehold
+60.7 %
31 Jan 2012
£196,000
Leasehold
-20 %
18 Apr 2008
£245,000
Leasehold
+14 %
23 Sep 2005
£215,000
Leasehold
+21.5 %
27 Aug 2002
£176,950
Leasehold
+33.5 %
19 Jul 2001
£132,500
Leasehold
+113.7 %
13 Apr 1995
£62,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £341,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £342,000
sale date: 23 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2022

Data Sources

The property at 42 High Street, Whitwell, Hitchin, SG4 8AG appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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