59 Peppermint Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RY is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £117,474 , which equates to approximately £206 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jul 2021 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,474, representing a 2.2% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £117,474 is:

  • 56.7% lower than the average property price on Peppermint Road
  • 58.5% lower than the average in the SG5 1RY postcode area
  • and 74.4% 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 15 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 1RY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£117,474
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£206
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

59 Peppermint Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Dec 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Apr 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1RY

74 th / 80
Price Rank
59% lower than average
64 th / 72
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
70 th / 72
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£117,474
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
30 Jul 2021
£115,000
Leasehold
+31.4 %
6 Feb 2015
£87,500
Leasehold
+15.1 %
23 Mar 2012
£76,000
Leasehold
+10.1 %
8 Oct 2009
£69,000
Leasehold
-23.3 %
27 Jul 2007
£89,950
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2025
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2025
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2024
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2023
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £112,500
sale date: 14 Jul 2021

Data Sources

The property at 59 Peppermint Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RY appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jul 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 15 Dec 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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