53 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PD is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 843 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 £402,506 , which equates to approximately £479 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Dec 2012 for £232,000. Since then, the value has increased by £170,506, representing a 73.5% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £402,506 is:

  • 3.1% lower than the average property price on Lancaster Road
  • 25.2% lower than the average in the SG5 1PD postcode area
  • and 11.2% 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 6 July 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
843 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£402,506
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£479
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1PD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2010.

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 Dec 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1PD

17 th / 19
Price Rank
25% lower than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
8 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1PD , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£402,506
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
4 Dec 2012
£232,000
Leasehold
+73.1 %
14 Sep 2001
£134,000
Leasehold
+141.4 %
9 Jul 1996
£55,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 1 May 2015
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £593,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £302,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at 53 Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Dec 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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