78, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AW is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,549 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2021 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,549, representing a 2.4% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,549 is:

  • 23.5% lower than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 44.4% higher than the average in the SG4 0AW postcode area
  • and 46.9% 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 12 December 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£240,549
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Dec 2013.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Oct 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.15 w/m?k to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from good to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.20 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG4 0AW

7 th / 20
Price Rank
44% higher than average
14 th / 20
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
2 nd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
81% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0AW , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,549
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
31 Mar 2021
£235,000
Leasehold
+104.3 %
24 Apr 2014
£115,000
Leasehold
+6.5 %
11 Sep 2009
£108,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £61,250
sale date: 1 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
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

Data Sources

The property at 78, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Dec 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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