Birchwood Upper Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5 2EF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,195 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 £649,955 , which equates to approximately £544 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2014 for £420,000. Since then, the value has increased by £229,955, representing a 54.8% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £649,955 is:

  • 24.6% higher than the average property price on Upper Tilehouse Street
  • 13.9% higher than the average in the SG5 2EF postcode area
  • and 43.5% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 5 September 2024, 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
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£649,955
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£544
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Birchwood Upper Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Sep 2024.

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 property has multiple glazing throughout.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jun 2019. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to multiple glazing throughout.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2EF

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
14% higher than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
0% same size than average
4 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2EF , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£649,955
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
30 Sep 2014
£420,000
Leasehold
+25.4 %
30 Oct 2007
£335,000
Leasehold
+75.2 %
25 Aug 2004
£191,200
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £418,412
sale date: 6 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at Birchwood Upper Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5 2EF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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