5 Periwinkle Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TY is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £491,435 , which equates to approximately £830 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jun 2021 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,435, representing a 15.6% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £491,435 is:

  • 2.0% lower than the average property price on Periwinkle Lane
  • 2.1% lower than the average in the SG5 1TY postcode area
  • and 5.0% 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 23 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£491,435
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£830
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Periwinkle Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Oct 2020.

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 19 Aug 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1TY

16 th / 27
Price Rank
2% lower than average
20 th / 22
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
2 nd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1TY , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 22 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 20th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£491,435
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
10 Jun 2021
£425,000
Leasehold
+65.4 %
21 Mar 2014
£257,000
Leasehold
+450.4 %
30 Sep 1997
£46,695
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2017
rooms: 5
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 5 Periwinkle Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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