Flat 35, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £144,736 , which equates to approximately £320 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2022 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,736, representing a 3.4% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £144,736 is:

  • 62.9% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 34.5% lower than the average in the SG5 1HF postcode area
  • and 69.1% 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 20 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£144,736
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£320
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 35, 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 20 Jul 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 7 Oct 2009, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing 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 hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
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
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG5 1HF

54 th / 56
Price Rank
34% lower than average
32 nd / 52
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
49 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1HF , this flat's estimated value ranks 54th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 49th out of 52 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 32th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£144,736
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
21 Dec 2022
£140,000
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: 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

Data Sources

The property at Flat 35, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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