Flat 48, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £264,526 , which equates to approximately £512 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Apr 2014 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £84,526, representing a 47.0% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,526 is:

  • 32.3% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 19.7% higher than the average in the SG5 1HF postcode area
  • and 43.5% 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 5 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£264,526
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£512
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 48, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jun 2014.

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 6 Feb 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from good to n/a.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG5 1HF

24 th / 56
Price Rank
20% higher than average
24 th / 52
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
17 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1HF , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th 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 24th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,526
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
9 Apr 2014
£180,000
Leasehold
+24.1 %
17 Apr 2003
£145,000
Leasehold
+3.6 %
6 Jan 2003
£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: 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: 441 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 10 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 48, Maples Court Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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