Braemar Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,519 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £967,133 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2022 for £945,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,133, representing a 2.3% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £967,133 is:

  • 10.4% lower than the average property price on Back Lane
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the SG4 7UJ postcode area
  • and 113.5% 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 22 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2519 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£967,133
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Braemar Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 7UJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 2015.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 6 Nov 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), insulated, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 7UJ

8 th / 10
Price Rank
15% lower than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 7UJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£967,133
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
31 Mar 2022
£945,000
Leasehold
+560.8 %
27 Jan 1997
£143,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 13
size: 4058 sq ft
sale price: £1,650,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £710,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 8
size: 2056 sq ft
sale price: £1,350,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £965,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at Braemar Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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