Flat 40, Starlings Bridge Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QW is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £292,051 , which equates to approximately £399 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2018 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,051, representing a 0.7% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,051 is:

  • 10.9% lower than the average property price on Nightingale Road
  • 0.8% lower than the average in the SG5 1QW postcode area
  • and 35.5% 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 22 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£292,051
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£399
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 40, Starlings Bridge Nightingale Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 May 2023.

This property uses electric room 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 11 Feb 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1QW

27 th / 44
Price Rank
1% lower than average
10 th / 42
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
33 rd / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1QW , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 42 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 10th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,051
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
27 Sep 2018
£290,000
Leasehold
+81.3 %
16 Sep 2010
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 15 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £275,600
sale date: 10 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £271,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 40, Starlings Bridge Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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