88 Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2RR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,087 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 £477,154 , which equates to approximately £439 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Mar 2019 for £375,000. Since then, the value has increased by £102,154, representing a 27.2% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £477,154 is:

  • 7.3% higher than the average property price on Swinburne Avenue
  • 5.4% higher than the average in the SG5 2RR postcode area
  • and 1.9% 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 6 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£477,154
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£439
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

88 Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2RR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2025.

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 13 Nov 2018. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 23.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Sale History

Today
£477,154
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
22 Mar 2019
£375,000
Leasehold
+141.2 %
19 Jul 2002
£155,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2015

Data Sources

The property at 88 Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2RR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Mar 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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