78 Valerian Way, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HG is a freehold terraced property built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £385,185 , which equates to approximately £358 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Mar 2021 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £60,185, representing a 18.5% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £385,185 is:

  • 10.3% lower than the average property price on Valerian Way
  • 17.4% lower than the average in the SG5 4HG postcode area
  • and 15.0% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£385,185
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£358
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Valerian Way, Stotfold, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 4HG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Mar 2023.

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 Oct 2012, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.17 w/m?k to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.29 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 4HG

16 th / 27
Price Rank
17% lower than average
15 th / 27
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
20 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 4HG , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 27 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 15th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£385,185
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
15 Mar 2021
£325,000
Leasehold
+16.1 %
19 Jun 2015
£279,950
Leasehold
+19.1 %
11 Dec 2012
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 31 May 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £236,100
sale date: 26 Feb 2010

Data Sources

The property at 78 Valerian Way, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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