Flat 29, Chestnut Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TJ is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 635 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 £218,540 , which equates to approximately £344 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Oct 2015 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £43,540, representing a 24.9% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £218,540 is:

  • 44.0% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 10.7% higher than the average in the SG5 2TJ postcode area
  • and 53.3% 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 22 May 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£218,540
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£344
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 29, Chestnut Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2TJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 May 2020.

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 10 May 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.1%.

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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to 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 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 2TJ

13 th / 43
Price Rank
11% higher than average
4 th / 40
Size Rank
33% bigger than average
40 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2TJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 40th out of 40 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 4th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£218,540
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
2 Oct 2015
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 681 sq ft
sale price: £252,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2018
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2015
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2012

Data Sources

The property at Flat 29, Chestnut Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2TJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 May 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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