79 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RA is a freehold detached property The property offers approximately 2,185 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,181,691 , which equates to approximately £541 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jan 2019 for £1,050,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,691, representing a 12.5% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,181,691 is:

  • 67.7% higher than the average property price on Benslow Lane
  • 45.4% higher than the average in the SG4 9RA postcode area
  • and 160.8% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 May 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
Interior Size
2185 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,181,691
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£541
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2016.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 May 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 61.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to average thermal transmittance 0.14 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to average thermal transmittance 0.26 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Very Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9RA

3 rd / 43
Price Rank
45% higher than average
2 nd / 29
Size Rank
66% bigger than average
22 nd / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9RA , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 29 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 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,181,691
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
30 Jan 2019
£1,050,000
Leasehold
+320 %
19 Sep 2013
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

89 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RA
rooms: 7
size: 2024 sq ft
sale price: £990,000
sale date: 12 May 2023
Hilltop House Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RA
rooms:
size: 2185 sq ft
sale price: £1,350,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
119 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RA
rooms: 7
size: 1948 sq ft
sale price: £499,999
sale date: 4 Jun 2010
45 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE
rooms: 10
size: 2433 sq ft
sale price: £1,675,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2022
36 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE
rooms: 8
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £1,100,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 79 Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jan 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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