42 Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PZ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £778,679 , which equates to approximately £738 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Nov 2022 for £740,000. Since then, the value has increased by £38,679, representing a 5.2% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £778,679 is:

  • 4.0% lower than the average property price on Highfield
  • 6.0% higher than the average in the SG6 3PZ postcode area
  • and 70.3% 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 19 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG6 3PZ

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£778,679
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£738
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG6 3PZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 2021.

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 13 Jan 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 95% of 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG6 3PZ

6 th / 15
Price Rank
6% higher than average
8 th / 11
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG6 3PZ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 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 8th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£778,679
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
18 Nov 2022
£740,000
Leasehold
+38.3 %
28 May 2015
£535,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £604,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1042 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £640,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £763,350
sale date: 19 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 42 Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Nov 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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