60 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £173,469 , which equates to approximately £234 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2004 for £95,500. Since then, the value has increased by £77,969, representing a 81.6% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,469 is:

  • 6.8% lower than the average property price on Shepherds Mead
  • 9.1% lower than the average in the SG5 1YB postcode area
  • and 62.9% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 1YB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£173,469
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£234
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

60 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 5 Aug 2021.

This property uses electric storage 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 26 Nov 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3%.

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 hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor 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, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1YB

21 st / 23
Price Rank
9% lower than average
7 th / 19
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1YB , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 21th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 19 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,469
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
16 Apr 2004
£95,500
Leasehold
+138.8 %
10 Mar 1999
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

45 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 15 May 2025
46 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £210,500
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
49 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2022
51 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
52 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 60 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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