59 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £210,062 , which equates to approximately £291 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Aug 2013 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,062, representing a 61.6% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £210,062 is:

  • 12.8% higher than the average property price on Shepherds Mead
  • 10.1% higher than the average in the SG5 1YB postcode area
  • and 55.1% lower 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 2 June 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG5 1YB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£210,062
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£291
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jun 2022.

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 24 May 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 1YB

11 th / 23
Price Rank
10% higher than average
11 th / 19
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
10 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1YB , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 11th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£210,062
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
9 Aug 2013
£130,000
Leasehold
+4.8 %
28 Oct 2004
£124,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 15 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £210,500
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 59 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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