Flat 2, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £209,899 , which equates to approximately £443 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jun 2024 for £200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,899, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £209,899 is:

  • 46.3% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 5.0% lower than the average in the SG5 1HF postcode area
  • and 55.2% 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 31 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£209,899
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£443
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 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 31 May 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 4 Jun 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

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 updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1HF

5 th / 56
Price Rank
5% lower than average
29 th / 52
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
2 nd / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1HF , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 52 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 29th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£209,899
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
20 Jun 2024
£200,000
Leasehold
+60 %
21 Jun 2013
£125,000
Leasehold
+2 %
4 Feb 2011
£122,500
Leasehold
-5.8 %
1 Mar 2004
£130,000
Leasehold
+83.2 %
31 May 1996
£70,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2025
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2024
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £127,950
sale date: 16 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 10 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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