49 Peppermint Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RY is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 818 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 £314,735 , which equates to approximately £385 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Feb 2018 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,735, representing a 1.5% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £314,735 is:

  • 15.9% higher than the average property price on Peppermint Road
  • 11.1% higher than the average in the SG5 1RY postcode area
  • and 31.5% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 May 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG5 1RY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£314,735
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£385
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Peppermint Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jun 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 9.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 1RY

1 st / 80
Price Rank
11% higher than average
4 th / 72
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
45 th / 72
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£314,735
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
16 Feb 2018
£310,000
Leasehold
+56.6 %
12 Oct 2012
£198,000
Leasehold
-16.5 %
28 Jul 2006
£236,995
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: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2026
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £261,000
sale date: 15 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £301,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £289,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 49 Peppermint Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RY appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Feb 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2022. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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