Flat 26, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 431 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 £125,970 , which equates to approximately £293 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2024 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £970, representing a 0.8% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £125,970 is:

  • 67.7% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 43.0% lower than the average in the SG5 1HF postcode area
  • and 73.1% 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 29 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£125,970
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£293
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 26, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Nov 2022.

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 22 Mar 2010. The rating of B remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.9%.

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 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG5 1HF

39 th / 56
Price Rank
43% lower than average
46 th / 52
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
19 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1HF , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 52 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 46th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£125,970
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
13 Dec 2024
£125,000
Leasehold
0 %
29 Sep 2011
£125,000
Leasehold
-6 %
24 Jun 2008
£133,000
Leasehold
+10.8 %
27 May 2005
£120,000
Leasehold
+21.8 %
15 Nov 2002
£98,500
Leasehold
+84.1 %
12 Dec 1997
£53,500
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: 474 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 20 Jun 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
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 26, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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