47 The Maples, Hitchin, SG4 9HA is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £281,990 , which equates to approximately £391 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Dec 2002 for £133,500. Since then, the value has increased by £148,490, representing a 111.2% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,990 is:

  • 29.9% higher than the average property price on The Maples
  • 28.0% higher than the average in the SG4 9HA postcode area
  • and 38.6% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG4 9HA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£281,990
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£391
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

47 The Maples, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 2020.

This property uses an Electricaire warm air system 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 8 Jan 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, electric to warm air, electricaire, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining flat, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Warm air, Electricaire
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9HA

2 nd / 33
Price Rank
28% higher than average
2 nd / 28
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
9 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£281,990
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+111 %
2 Dec 2002
£133,500
Leasehold
+134.2 %
30 Jun 1997
£56,995
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 12 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 47 The Maples, Hitchin, SG4 9HA appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Dec 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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