55 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 893 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 £464,505 , which equates to approximately £520 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Oct 2017 for £397,500. Since then, the value has increased by £67,005, representing a 16.9% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £464,505 is:

  • 47.7% higher than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 20.5% higher than the average in the SG5 1SG postcode area
  • and 2.5% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£464,505
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£520
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Grove Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 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 4 Aug 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1SG

15 th / 40
Price Rank
20% higher than average
16 th / 34
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
14 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1SG , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 34 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£464,505
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
25 Oct 2017
£397,500
Leasehold
+26.2 %
26 Aug 2015
£315,000
Leasehold
+31.3 %
22 Jan 2010
£240,000
Leasehold
+4.3 %
18 Jan 2008
£230,000
Leasehold
+226.2 %
28 May 1999
£70,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £412,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £427,500
sale date: 22 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 887 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2020
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 55 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Oct 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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