Flat 2, Elgin House Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 441 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 £195,135 , which equates to approximately £442 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Nov 2019 for £183,000. Since then, the value has increased by £12,135, representing a 6.6% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £195,135 is:

  • 71.5% lower than the average property price on Highbury Road
  • 48.3% lower than the average in the SG4 9SA postcode area
  • and 56.9% 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 5 November 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£195,135
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£442
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 2, Elgin House Highbury Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9SA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Nov 2019.

This property uses electric room 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 17 Oct 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 48.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9SA

27 th / 31
Price Rank
48% lower than average
23 rd / 26
Size Rank
42% smaller than average
19 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9SA , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 27th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th 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 23th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£195,135
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
14 Nov 2019
£183,000
Leasehold
+60.5 %
28 Feb 2013
£114,000
Leasehold
-3.4 %
9 May 2006
£118,000
Leasehold
+43 %
15 Jul 2002
£82,500
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: £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
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2002

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, Elgin House Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Nov 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Nov 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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