42 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 840 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 £503,893 , which equates to approximately £600 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2016 for £415,000. Since then, the value has increased by £88,893, representing a 21.4% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £503,893 is:

  • 21.3% higher than the average property price on Lancaster Road
  • 6.3% lower than the average in the SG5 1PD postcode area
  • and 11.2% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 13 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£503,893
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£600
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Sep 2014.

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 Sep 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.1%.

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
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 1PD

13 th / 19
Price Rank
6% lower than average
12 th / 15
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
4 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1PD , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 15 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 12th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£503,893
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
5 Aug 2016
£415,000
Leasehold
+31.7 %
1 May 2015
£315,000
Leasehold
+30.7 %
3 Aug 2011
£241,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £553,200
sale date: 31 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2002

Data Sources

The property at 42 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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