68 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £171,921 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2014 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £56,921, representing a 49.5% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £171,921 is:

  • 7.6% lower than the average property price on Shepherds Mead
  • 9.9% lower than the average in the SG5 1YB postcode area
  • and 63.3% 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 27 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG5 1YB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£171,921
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

68 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Aug 2024.

A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Aug 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 23.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to no system present: electric heaters assumed, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1YB

16 th / 23
Price Rank
10% lower than average
19 th / 19
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
1 st / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1YB , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 19 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 19th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£171,921
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
20 Mar 2014
£115,000
Leasehold
-2.5 %
17 Jun 2013
£118,000
Leasehold
+5.4 %
23 Jun 2006
£112,000
Leasehold
+229.4 %
10 Sep 1999
£34,000
Leasehold
+21.4 %
23 Jan 1998
£28,000
Leasehold
+47.4 %
12 Jun 1997
£19,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

69 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 7 May 2021
72 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019
23 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YA
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2023
11 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YA
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £162,981
sale date: 22 Nov 2018
5 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YA
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 68 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, SG5 1YB appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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