49 Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5JB is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £418,343 , which equates to approximately £580 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Apr 2017 for £330,000. Since then, the value has increased by £88,343, representing a 26.8% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £418,343 is:

  • 1.3% higher than the average property price on Hitchin Road
  • 2.0% higher than the average in the SG17 5JB postcode area
  • and 5.3% higher than the average price for Shefford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 2 January 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£418,343
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£580
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Hitchin Road, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG17 5JB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jan 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 27 Oct 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG17 5JB

9 th / 19
Price Rank
2% higher than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG17 5JB , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£418,343
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
7 Apr 2017
£330,000
Leasehold
+38.7 %
1 Apr 2014
£238,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms:
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2017
rooms:
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £278,500
sale date: 22 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 23 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £251,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 49 Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5JB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Apr 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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