53 West Lane, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3QP is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 420 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 £241,791 , which equates to approximately £576 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2025 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,791, representing a 0.7% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £241,791 is:

  • 58.3% lower than the average property price on West Lane
  • 61.2% lower than the average in the SG5 3QP postcode area
  • and 48.4% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

View sold house prices in SG5 3QP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£241,791
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£576
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 West Lane, Pirton, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 3QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Feb 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Feb 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 3QP

10 th / 13
Price Rank
61% lower than average
7 th / 8
Size Rank
64% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 3QP , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 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 7th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£241,791
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
28 Mar 2025
£240,000
Leasehold
+258.2 %
21 Dec 1998
£66,995
Leasehold
+13.6 %
11 Aug 1997
£59,000
Leasehold
+68.6 %
16 Sep 1996
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

55 West Lane, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3QP
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £143,500
sale date: 14 Jan 2013

Data Sources

The property at 53 West Lane, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3QP appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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