78 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BE is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,625 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £492,308 , which equates to approximately £303 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 May 2020 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £92,308, representing a 23.1% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £492,308 is:

  • 51.8% higher than the average property price on Hitchin Street
  • 72.0% higher than the average in the SG18 8BE postcode area
  • and 43.8% higher than the average price for Biggleswade 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 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1625 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£492,308
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£303
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 8BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 May 2025.

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 10 May 2019, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG18 8BE

3 rd / 33
Price Rank
72% higher than average
2 nd / 26
Size Rank
124% bigger than average
20 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG18 8BE , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 26 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 2nd out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£492,308
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
7 May 2020
£400,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 25 May 2007
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £174,995
sale date: 1 May 2015
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 29 May 2007
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £168,500
sale date: 17 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 78 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 8BE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 May 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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