5 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 732 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 £488,934 , which equates to approximately £668 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 May 2024 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £38,934, representing a 8.7% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £488,934 is:

  • 19.5% higher than the average property price on Florence Street
  • 18.5% higher than the average in the SG5 1QZ postcode area
  • and 4.4% 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 5 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£488,934
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£668
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Florence Street, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jan 2024.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Apr 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1QZ

12 th / 33
Price Rank
19% higher than average
12 th / 28
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
9 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1QZ , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 28 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 12th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£488,934
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
17 May 2024
£450,000
Leasehold
+27.5 %
28 Oct 2015
£353,000
Leasehold
+56.9 %
20 Feb 2012
£225,000
Leasehold
+58.5 %
12 Jun 2009
£142,000
Leasehold
+5.2 %
29 Mar 2005
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

41 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
8 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
9 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £214,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2007
3 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2006

Data Sources

The property at 5 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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