78 Highover Way, Hitchin, SG4 0RQ is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,313 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £536,511 , which equates to approximately £409 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Dec 2024 for £560,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £23,489, representing a 4.2% decrease, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £536,511 is:

  • 24.4% higher than the average property price on Highover Way
  • 4.2% higher than the average in the SG4 0RQ postcode area
  • and 18.4% higher 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 15 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£536,511
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£409
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Highover Way, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jul 2024.

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 23 Jan 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 0RQ

7 th / 24
Price Rank
4% higher than average
4 th / 23
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
20 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0RQ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 23 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 4th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£536,511
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
4 Dec 2024
£560,000
Leasehold
+113.3 %
7 Aug 2009
£262,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £645,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2022
rooms: 8
size: 1275 sq ft
sale price: £607,500
sale date: 29 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 78 Highover Way, Hitchin, SG4 0RQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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