81 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £457,129 , which equates to approximately £512 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2023 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,129, representing a 1.6% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £457,129 is:

  • 45.3% higher than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 18.5% higher than the average in the SG5 1SG postcode area
  • and 0.9% 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 7 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£457,129
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£512
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 Grove Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jul 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 7 Sep 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 1% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 1SG

14 th / 40
Price Rank
19% higher than average
15 th / 34
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
13 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1SG , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 34 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£457,129
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
19 Dec 2023
£450,000
Leasehold
+130.2 %
26 Sep 2003
£195,500
Leasehold
+77.7 %
29 Sep 2000
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £412,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £427,500
sale date: 22 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 887 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2020
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £397,500
sale date: 25 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 81 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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