Flat 45, Chestnut Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TJ is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 474 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 £203,602 , which equates to approximately £430 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jun 2024 for £194,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,602, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,602 is:

  • 47.9% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 3.1% higher than the average in the SG5 2TJ postcode area
  • and 56.5% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 August 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£203,602
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£430
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 45, Chestnut Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2TJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2021.

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 26 Aug 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG5 2TJ

23 rd / 43
Price Rank
3% higher than average
17 th / 40
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
20 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2TJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 40 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,602
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
28 Jun 2024
£194,000
Leasehold
+13.8 %
17 Mar 2016
£170,500
Leasehold
+45.1 %
23 Sep 2011
£117,500
Leasehold
+96 %
29 Jan 2001
£59,950
Leasehold
+30.3 %
31 Mar 1999
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £202,500
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 45, Chestnut Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TJ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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