Maxwells Path - SG5 2LJ
Key Postcode Insights
SG5 2LJ is a residential postcode situated on Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 76th largest and 49th most expensive of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £213,507
- 10 Year change
- up 9.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,097pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £449/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SG5 2LJ is a residential postcode situated on Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 76th largest and 49th most expensive of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £213,507
- 10 Year change
- up 9.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,097pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £449/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin SG5 2LJ
- 20 Maxwells Path
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 22 Maxwells Path
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 24 Maxwells Path
2 Bed Period Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SG5 2LJ sold for £210,000 on 28th November 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 1.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £213,507.
The SG5 2LJ Sales Market has increased by 9.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.3% | £213,507 |
| June 2025 | 0.1% | £216,293 |
| June 2024 | 1.2% | £216,042 |
| June 2023 | 0.6% | £213,564 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | £212,292 |
| June 2021 | 2.7% | £204,991 |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £199,611 |
| June 2019 | -0.8% | £198,678 |
| June 2018 | -1.1% | £200,313 |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £202,481 |
| June 2016 | 13.1% | £195,506 |
| June 2015 | 10.9% | £172,802 |
| June 2014 | 13.6% | £155,800 |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £137,160 |
| June 2012 | -1.7% | £135,169 |
| June 2011 | 1.8% | £137,539 |
| June 2010 | 8.1% | £135,134 |
| June 2009 | -14.2% | £125,033 |
| June 2008 | -2.4% | £145,673 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £149,280 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,097.
The SG5 2LJ Rental Market has increased by 36.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.4% | £1,097pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.5% | £1,071pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.6% | £1,035pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.2% | £944pcm |
| June 2022 | 5% | £857pcm |
| June 2021 | 2.9% | £816pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £793pcm |
| June 2019 | -1.7% | £777pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.7% | £790pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.1% | £812pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.7% | £803pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £753pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.4% | £703pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.7% | £674pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.7% | £663pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.7% | £658pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.8% | £641pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.5% | £624pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.2% | £675pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £666pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 28th November 2024 for £210,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.2%. The postcode has had a total of 15 sales since 1995.
SG5 2LJ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2024£210,000 | 2 Bed Flat20, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ20, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ
- Sold Aug 2021£183,000 | 2 Bed Flat24, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ24, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ
- Sold Nov 2019£220,000 | 2 Bed Flat22, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ22, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ
- Sold Jun 2018£207,500 | 2 Bed Flat20, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ20, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ
- Sold Oct 2014£133,000 | 2 Bed Flat24, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ24, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LJ
Nearby Postcodes
SG5 2LJ is the 76th largest and the 49th most expensive postcode out of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area.
- SG5 2NF, Westbury Close, Hitchin, SG5SG5 2NF18 Addresses|42 m away
- SG5 2LL, Fosman Close, Hitchin, SG5SG5 2LL30 Addresses|67 m away
- SG5 2QU, Talbot Street, Hitchin, SG5SG5 2QU47 Addresses|98 m away
- SG5 2LR, Oughton Head Lane, Hitchin, SG5SG5 2LR4 Addresses|102 m away
- SG5 2NE, Westbury Close, Hitchin, SG5SG5 2NE17 Addresses|102 m away
Property Types
- 1 period flat built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern flat built after 1980
- 1 mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979
- period flat (1)
- modern flat (1)
- mid-century flat (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2022£675,000 | 4 Bed House4, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LQ4, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LQ
- Sold Oct 2024£445,000 | 3 Bed House2, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LQ2, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LQ
- Sold Jun 2009£365,000 | 4 Bed House3, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LQ3, Maxwells Path, Hitchin, SG5 2LQ
Schools Nearby
- Oughton Primary and Nursery School300 m away
- Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School400 m away
- Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy500 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School800 m away
- The Priory School1.1 km away
- Hitchin Girls' School1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SG5 2LJ is Hitchin station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- Hitchin|1.8 km away
- Letchworth Garden City|5.0 km away
- Stevenage|8.1 km away
- Arlesey|8.2 km away
