The Oaks Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX is a freehold semi-detached property built in 2012 onwards. The property offers approximately 1,109 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £613,759 , which equates to approximately £554 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jul 2022 for £600,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,759, representing a 2.3% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £613,759 is:

  • 64.5% higher than the average property price on Water Lane
  • 49.0% higher than the average in the SG5 1TX postcode area
  • and 35.5% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG5 1TX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
2012 onwards
Interior Size
1109 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£613,759
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£554
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Oaks Water Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Apr 2022.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating 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 24 Apr 2012, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.14 w/m?k to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.20 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.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1TX

1 st / 13
Price Rank
49% higher than average
2 nd / 13
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
1 st / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1TX , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 13 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 2nd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£613,759
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
1 Jul 2022
£600,000
Leasehold
+57.9 %
29 Jun 2012
£379,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

Flat 4, Hullsview Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
Flat 2, Hullsview Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 26 May 2020
The Maples Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 20 May 2016
The Willows Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX
rooms:
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £263,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2012
The Elms Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX
rooms:
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £263,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2012

Data Sources

The property at The Oaks Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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