46 Blacksmiths Hill, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7LQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 947 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 £461,890 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 May 2024 for £420,500. Since then, the value has increased by £41,390, representing a 9.8% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £461,890 is:

  • 61.5% higher than the average property price on Blacksmiths Hill
  • 51.3% higher than the average in the SG2 7LQ postcode area
  • and 20.0% higher than the average price for Stevenage 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 14 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£461,890
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

46 Blacksmiths Hill, Benington, Stevenage, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG2 7LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2015.

This property uses an Electricaire warm air system as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Jan 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from warm air, mains gas to warm air, electricaire, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Warm air, Electricaire
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to SG2 7LQ

2 nd / 26
Price Rank
51% higher than average
4 th / 22
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
3 rd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG2 7LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 22 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 4th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£461,890
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
9 May 2024
£420,500
Leasehold
+40.2 %
21 May 2019
£300,000
Leasehold
+50 %
23 Mar 2012
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 46 Blacksmiths Hill, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7LQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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