49 Gaping Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,539 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £920,945 , which equates to approximately £598 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2025 for £938,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £17,055, representing a 1.8% decrease, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £920,945 is:

  • 76.7% higher than the average property price on Gaping Lane
  • 17.2% higher than the average in the SG5 2JE postcode area
  • and 103.3% higher 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 30 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1539 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£920,945
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£598
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Gaping Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2024.

This property uses a gas boiler with radiators as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jul 2019, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2JE

1 st / 21
Price Rank
17% higher than average
4 th / 15
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
7 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2JE , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£920,945
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
6 Jan 2025
£938,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £845,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1404 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1535 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 49 Gaping Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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