45 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,449 , which equates to approximately £337 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 May 2025 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,449, representing a 4.1% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,449 is:

  • 28.6% higher than the average property price on Shepherds Mead
  • 25.5% higher than the average in the SG5 1YB postcode area
  • and 48.9% 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 18 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 1YB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£239,449
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£337
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

45 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Mar 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Oct 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 22.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • 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 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1YB

2 nd / 23
Price Rank
25% higher than average
13 th / 19
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
4 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1YB , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 19 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 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,449
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
15 May 2025
£230,000
Leasehold
+187.5 %
18 Sep 2009
£80,000
Leasehold
-20 %
3 Oct 2003
£99,995
Leasehold
+86.9 %
5 May 2000
£53,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £210,500
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at 45 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 May 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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