52 Kings Hedges, Hitchin, SG5 2PZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,044 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 £429,631 , which equates to approximately £411 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jul 2022 for £420,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,631, representing a 2.3% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £429,631 is:

  • 18.4% higher than the average property price on Kings Hedges
  • 2.8% higher than the average in the SG5 2PZ postcode area
  • and 5.2% 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 8 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£429,631
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£411
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

52 Kings Hedges, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2PZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 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 17 Aug 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.3%.

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 system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 1% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 2PZ

4 th / 11
Price Rank
3% higher than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2PZ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 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 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£429,631
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
21 Jul 2022
£420,000
Leasehold
+44.8 %
1 Feb 2019
£290,000
Leasehold
+27.2 %
15 Feb 2012
£228,000
Leasehold
+0.4 %
5 Mar 2010
£227,000
Leasehold
+18.8 %
20 Apr 2007
£191,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £354,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 52 Kings Hedges, Hitchin, SG5 2PZ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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