Benslow Lane - SG4 9QZ
Key Postcode Insights
SG4 9QZ is a residential postcode situated on Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 420th largest and 820th most expensive of the 872 postcodes in the SG4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 8 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,264,056
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,453pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £691/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SG4 9QZ is a residential postcode situated on Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 420th largest and 820th most expensive of the 872 postcodes in the SG4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 8 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,264,056
- 10 Year change
- up 22.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,453pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £691/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in SG4 9QZ
- 59 Benslow Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 61 Benslow Lane
5 Bed Modern House
- 63A Benslow Lane
3 Bed Modern House
- 63 Benslow Lane
House
- 65 Benslow Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SG4 9QZ sold for £2,180,000 on 12th May 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 2.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,264,056.
The SG4 9QZ Sales Market has increased by 22.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.3% | £1,264,056 |
| June 2025 | 0.3% | £1,293,200 |
| June 2024 | 1.1% | £1,289,336 |
| June 2023 | 2.6% | £1,274,972 |
| June 2022 | 4.3% | £1,242,417 |
| June 2021 | 6.4% | £1,190,905 |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £1,118,780 |
| June 2019 | -1% | £1,083,628 |
| June 2018 | 0% | £1,094,323 |
| June 2017 | 6.1% | £1,093,877 |
| June 2016 | 10.9% | £1,031,395 |
| June 2015 | 10.4% | £930,389 |
| June 2014 | 12.6% | £842,872 |
| June 2013 | 2.5% | £748,383 |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £730,398 |
| June 2011 | 2% | £711,543 |
| June 2010 | 17.2% | £697,731 |
| June 2009 | -14.1% | £595,155 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £693,024 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £701,112 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £4,453.
The SG4 9QZ Rental Market has increased by 51.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.3% | £4,453pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £4,395pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.8% | £4,285pcm |
| June 2023 | 13.9% | £3,904pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £3,428pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £3,188pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £3,002pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £2,943pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.5% | £2,934pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £2,977pcm |
| June 2016 | 7.1% | £2,936pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £2,742pcm |
| June 2014 | 4% | £2,546pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £2,448pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.4% | £2,392pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.2% | £2,314pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.3% | £2,220pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.2% | £2,049pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.6% | £2,161pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £2,128pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th May 2025 for £2,180,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.5%.
SG4 9QZ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2025£2,180,000 | 5 Bed House69, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ69, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ
- Sold Jul 2024£1,275,000 | 4 Bed House59, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ59, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ
- Sold Sep 2019£1,485,000 | 5 Bed House61, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ61, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ
Nearby Postcodes
SG4 9QZ is the 420th largest and the 820th most expensive postcode out of the 872 postcodes in the SG4 area.
- SG4 9UW, Station Approach, Hitchin, SG4SG4 9UW3 Addresses|111 m away
- SG4 9QY, Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4SG4 9QY31 Addresses|121 m away
- SG4 9RD, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4SG4 9RD6 Addresses|124 m away
- SG4 9RB, Ibberson Way, Hitchin, SG4SG4 9RB4 Addresses|148 m away
- SG4 9QX, Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4SG4 9QX32 Addresses|194 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 modern houses built after 1980
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (2)
- modern house (3)
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (3)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2025£2,180,000 | 5 Bed House69, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ69, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9QZ
- Sold Jun 2022£1,951,041 | 5 Bed House41, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE41, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE
- Sold Apr 2022£1,675,000 | 5 Bed House45, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE45, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE
Schools Nearby
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin100 m away
- William Ransom Primary School400 m away
- Highbury Infant School and Nursery800 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School500 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School1.1 km away
- The Priory School1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SG4 9QZ is Hitchin station, which is 300 metres away.
- Hitchin|300 m away
- Letchworth Garden City|4.0 km away
- Stevenage|6.6 km away
- Baldock|7.0 km away
