51 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £229,498 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Apr 2022 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,498, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,498 is:

  • 23.3% higher than the average property price on Shepherds Mead
  • 20.3% higher than the average in the SG5 1YB postcode area
  • and 51.0% lower 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 20 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 1YB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£229,498
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Apr 2022.

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 8 May 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric underfloor heating to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1YB

7 th / 23
Price Rank
20% higher than average
10 th / 19
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
9 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1YB , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 7th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£229,498
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
1 Apr 2022
£220,000
Leasehold
+61.8 %
4 Jul 2013
£136,000
Leasehold
+13.3 %
23 Mar 2006
£119,995
Leasehold
+126.4 %
26 Jun 2000
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 15 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £210,500
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at 51 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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