83 Silver Birch Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £468,750 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2015 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £168,750, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £468,750 is:

  • 13.7% higher than the average property price on Silver Birch Avenue
  • 14.9% higher than the average in the SG5 4BB postcode area
  • and 0.1% 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 6 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£468,750
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

83 Silver Birch Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG5 4BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2015.

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 Apr 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 34% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 4BB

5 th / 22
Price Rank
15% higher than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
52% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 4BB , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 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 1st out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£468,750
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
24 Jul 2015
£300,000
Leasehold
+22.4 %
19 Jul 2013
£245,000
Leasehold
+92.2 %
16 Mar 2001
£127,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £189,950
sale date: 9 Jun 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1383 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2004
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 22 Nov 1999

Data Sources

The property at 83 Silver Birch Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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