69 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1PA is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,241 , which equates to approximately £429 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Apr 2022 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £241, representing a 0.1% increase, or approximately 0.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,241 is:

  • 55.5% lower than the average property price on Lancaster Avenue
  • 53.1% lower than the average in the SG5 1PA postcode area
  • and 47.0% 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 10 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£240,241
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£429
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

69 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1PA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Mar 2015.

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 27 Feb 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.5%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1PA

17 th / 25
Price Rank
53% lower than average
16 th / 19
Size Rank
52% smaller than average
9 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1PA , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,241
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
22 Apr 2022
£240,000
Leasehold
+23.7 %
5 Jun 2015
£194,000
Leasehold
+25.2 %
27 Feb 2008
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 565 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2021
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 25 Apr 2019
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £132,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 69 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1PA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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