5 Blacksmiths Hill, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7LQ is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £203,226 , which equates to approximately £320 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Mar 2018 for £198,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,226, representing a 2.6% increase, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,226 is:

  • 29.0% lower than the average property price on Blacksmiths Hill
  • 33.5% lower than the average in the SG2 7LQ postcode area
  • and 47.2% lower than the average price for Stevenage 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 21 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£203,226
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£320
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Blacksmiths Hill, Benington, Stevenage, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG2 7LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jul 2025.

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 29 Aug 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 8.3%.

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 poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to SG2 7LQ

23 rd / 26
Price Rank
33% lower than average
18 th / 22
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
19 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG2 7LQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th 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 18th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,226
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
23 Mar 2018
£198,000
Leasehold
+52.3 %
21 Nov 2014
£130,000
Leasehold
+8.3 %
21 Oct 2005
£119,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £137,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2015
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £41,000
sale date: 30 Jul 1997

Data Sources

The property at 5 Blacksmiths Hill, Benington, Stevenage, SG2 7LQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Mar 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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