51 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 915 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £549,255 , which equates to approximately £600 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 May 2016 for £443,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,255, representing a 24.0% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £549,255 is:

  • 48.7% higher than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 2.7% lower than the average in the SG5 2TP postcode area
  • and 21.2% 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 29 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£549,255
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£600
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2TP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 2016.

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 12 Feb 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG5 2TP

8 th / 16
Price Rank
3% lower than average
9 th / 13
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
5 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2TP , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£549,255
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
16 May 2016
£443,000
Leasehold
+140.8 %
18 Aug 2005
£184,000
Leasehold
+390.7 %
24 Apr 1997
£37,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £417,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 51 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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