71, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AF is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £116,019 , which equates to approximately £183 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 May 2015 for £91,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,019, representing a 27.5% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £116,019 is:

  • 63.1% lower than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 28.9% lower than the average in the SG4 0AF postcode area
  • and 74.4% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 11 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£116,019
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£183
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

71, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 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 10 Apr 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 0AF

24 th / 42
Price Rank
29% lower than average
9 th / 42
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
28 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0AF , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 42 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 9th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£116,019
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
29 May 2015
£91,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £66,250
sale date: 6 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2022

Data Sources

The property at 71, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 May 2015. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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