96B Strathmore Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1ST is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,453 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £398,705 , which equates to approximately £274 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2012 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £173,705, representing a 77.2% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £398,705 is:

  • 29.4% lower than the average property price on Strathmore Avenue
  • 35.0% lower than the average in the SG5 1ST postcode area
  • and 12.0% 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 28 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1453 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£398,705
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£274
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

96B Strathmore Avenue, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2024.

This property uses gas boiler with radiators and electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Sep 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, electric underfloor heating, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Electric underfloor heating
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 1ST

40 th / 42
Price Rank
35% lower than average
6 th / 28
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
26 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
50% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1ST , this house's estimated value ranks 40th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 28 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 6th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£398,705
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
7 Sep 2012
£225,000
Leasehold
+161.6 %
26 Feb 1999
£86,000
Leasehold
+13.2 %
28 Jan 1998
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £710,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £718,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 19 May 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1567 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2005

Data Sources

The property at 96B Strathmore Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1ST appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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