The Cedars Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 4,058 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,711,300 , which equates to approximately £422 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Mar 2024 for £1,650,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,300, representing a 3.7% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,711,300 is:

  • 58.6% higher than the average property price on Back Lane
  • 49.7% higher than the average in the SG4 7UJ postcode area
  • and 277.7% higher 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 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
4058 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,711,300
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£422
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Cedars Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 7UJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Oct 2022.

This property uses a gas boiler with radiators as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Feb 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 8.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 7UJ

1 st / 10
Price Rank
50% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
111% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 7UJ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 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 1st out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,711,300
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
13 Mar 2024
£1,650,000
Leasehold
+38.1 %
16 Oct 2013
£1,195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 10
size: 2519 sq ft
sale price: £945,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £710,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 8
size: 2056 sq ft
sale price: £1,350,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £965,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at The Cedars Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Mar 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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