Flat 32, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £269,145 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2023 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,145, representing a 1.6% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £269,145 is:

  • 31.1% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 21.8% higher than the average in the SG5 1HF postcode area
  • and 42.5% 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 12 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£269,145
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 32, 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 12 Jan 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 20 Sep 2016. The rating of B remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to 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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG5 1HF

2 nd / 56
Price Rank
22% higher than average
8 th / 52
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
15 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1HF , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th 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 8th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£269,145
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
30 Jun 2023
£265,000
Leasehold
-3.6 %
20 Dec 2016
£275,000
Leasehold
+243.8 %
23 Feb 1996
£80,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 704 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 32, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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