Flat 1, Elgin House Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £189,163 , which equates to approximately £418 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Aug 2002 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £104,163, representing a 122.5% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £189,163 is:

  • 72.3% lower than the average property price on Highbury Road
  • 49.9% lower than the average in the SG4 9SA postcode area
  • and 58.2% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 6 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£189,163
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£418
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 1, Elgin House Highbury Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9SA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Sep 2020, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 125%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9SA

28 th / 31
Price Rank
50% lower than average
20 th / 26
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
21 st / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9SA , this flat's estimated value ranks 28th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 26 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 20th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£189,163
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+123 %
23 Aug 2002
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2019
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2007
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £112,500
sale date: 6 Feb 2006

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, Elgin House Highbury Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9SA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Aug 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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