70 Symonds Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £368,427 , which equates to approximately £580 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Sep 1998 for £79,000. Since then, the value has increased by £289,427, representing a 366.4% increase, or approximately 13.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £368,427 is:

  • 8.7% lower than the average property price on Symonds Road
  • 13.3% lower than the average in the SG5 2JL postcode area
  • and 18.7% 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 18 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£368,427
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£580
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

70 Symonds Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Feb 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 2JL

51 st / 56
Price Rank
13% lower than average
38 th / 46
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
21 st / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2JL , this house's estimated value ranks 51th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 46 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 38th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£368,427
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+366 %
18 Sep 1998
£79,000
Leasehold
+23.4 %
30 Sep 1996
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 23 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £405,500
sale date: 2 Feb 2023
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £391,500
sale date: 26 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 70 Symonds Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Sep 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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