85 Symonds Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £365,562 , which equates to approximately £606 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2021 for £338,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,562, representing a 8.2% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £365,562 is:

  • 9.5% lower than the average property price on Symonds Road
  • 11.5% lower than the average in the SG5 2JJ postcode area
  • and 19.3% 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 2 February 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£365,562
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£606
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

85 Symonds Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Feb 2021.

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 22 Apr 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity and external insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% 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
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity and external insulation
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2JJ

45 th / 50
Price Rank
11% lower than average
38 th / 38
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
11 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2JJ , this house's estimated value ranks 45th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 38 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 38th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£365,562
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
14 Apr 2021
£338,000
Leasehold
+12.7 %
16 Aug 2018
£300,000
Leasehold
+47.8 %
8 Nov 2012
£203,000
Leasehold
+6.8 %
22 Oct 2010
£190,000
Leasehold
+3.8 %
3 Nov 2006
£182,995
Leasehold
+28.4 %
2 Feb 2004
£142,500
Leasehold
+137.7 %
31 Mar 1995
£59,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £193,594
sale date: 26 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £436,500
sale date: 16 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2003

Data Sources

The property at 85 Symonds Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JJ appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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