Flat 1, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £320,096 , which equates to approximately £407 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jun 2024 for £305,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,096, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,096 is:

  • 18.0% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 44.9% higher than the average in the SG5 1HF postcode area
  • and 31.6% 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 30 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£320,096
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£407
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 1, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Apr 2019.

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 14 Oct 2008. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG5 1HF

14 th / 56
Price Rank
45% higher than average
3 rd / 52
Size Rank
38% bigger than average
36 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1HF , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 36th out of 52 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 3rd out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£320,096
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
6 Jun 2024
£305,000
Leasehold
+22 %
15 Aug 2019
£250,000
Leasehold
+28.9 %
26 Jul 2013
£194,000
Leasehold
-0.5 %
26 Jun 2009
£195,000
Leasehold
+153.2 %
4 Dec 1997
£77,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 704 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £277,500
sale date: 4 Jan 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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