46 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £159,605 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2019 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,605, representing a 6.4% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £159,605 is:

  • 44.9% lower than the average property price on Francis Close
  • 47.8% lower than the average in the SG4 9EJ postcode area
  • and 64.8% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG4 9EJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£159,605
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

46 Francis Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Feb 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 30 Dec 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.3%.

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 construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9EJ

20 th / 24
Price Rank
48% lower than average
13 th / 22
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
21 st / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9EJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 22 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£159,605
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
6 Dec 2019
£150,000
Leasehold
+244.8 %
12 Sep 1997
£43,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

36 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £138,500
sale date: 21 Jan 2021
38 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2017
52 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2016
40 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2014
32 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ
rooms: 3
size: 675 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2011

Data Sources

The property at 46 Francis Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Dec 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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