Flat 8, Saffron House, 271 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UQ is a leasehold flat built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £316,110 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Mar 2014 for £211,450. Since then, the value has increased by £104,660, representing a 49.5% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £316,110 is:

  • 19.1% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 8.5% higher than the average in the SG5 2UQ postcode area
  • and 32.5% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 March 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG5 2UQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£316,110
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 8, Saffron House, 271 Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jun 2013. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.19 w/m?k to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from good to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.28 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 94.9% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2UQ

16 th / 25
Price Rank
8% higher than average
5 th / 20
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
15 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2UQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 20 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 5th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£316,110
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
21 Mar 2014
£211,450
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £271,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £221,495
sale date: 28 Mar 2014
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

Data Sources

The property at Flat 8, Saffron House, 271 Bedford Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Mar 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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