West Lane - SG5 3AL
Key Postcode Insights
SG5 3AL is a residential postcode situated on West Lane, Offley, Hitchin, SG5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 81st largest and 457th most expensive of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £451,362
- 10 Year change
- up 23.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,062pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £347/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SG5 3AL is a residential postcode situated on West Lane, Offley, Hitchin, SG5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 81st largest and 457th most expensive of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £451,362
- 10 Year change
- up 23.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,062pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £347/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin SG5 3AL
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SG5 3AL sold for £430,000 on 23rd September 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 6.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £451,362.
The SG5 3AL Sales Market has increased by 23.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.9% | £451,362 |
| June 2025 | 1.4% | £460,208 |
| June 2024 | -0.6% | £454,010 |
| June 2023 | 0.9% | £456,545 |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £452,424 |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £417,676 |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £389,945 |
| June 2019 | 0% | £387,984 |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £388,072 |
| June 2017 | 4.5% | £382,337 |
| June 2016 | 13.5% | £366,025 |
| June 2015 | 10.7% | £322,616 |
| June 2014 | 11.5% | £291,453 |
| June 2013 | 3.4% | £261,325 |
| June 2012 | 0.5% | £252,636 |
| June 2011 | 0.9% | £251,433 |
| June 2010 | 13.5% | £249,193 |
| June 2009 | -11.5% | £219,579 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £248,177 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £255,103 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,062.
The SG5 3AL Rental Market has increased by 51.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.4% | £2,062pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | £2,033pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.2% | £1,949pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.5% | £1,785pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.1% | £1,601pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.6% | £1,495pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.7% | £1,402pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £1,365pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.9% | £1,365pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.3% | £1,377pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.8% | £1,359pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £1,285pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £1,206pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.5% | £1,158pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.1% | £1,118pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.2% | £1,085pcm |
| June 2010 | 10% | £1,051pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.9% | £955pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.9% | £1,015pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £996pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 23rd September 2021 for £430,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 6.5%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
SG5 3AL has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2021£430,000 | 4 Bed House10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL
- Sold Sep 2017£345,000 | 4 Bed House10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL
- Sold Jun 2006£240,000 | 4 Bed House10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL
- Sold Sep 2005£267,000 | 4 Bed House8, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL8, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL
Nearby Postcodes
SG5 3AL is the 81st largest and the 457th most expensive postcode out of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area.
- SG5 3AG, Offley, Hitchin, SG5SG5 3AG1 Addresses|28 m away
- SG5 3AJ, West Lane, Offley, Hitchin, SG5SG5 3AJ2 Addresses|36 m away
- SG5 3AH, High Street, Offley, Hitchin, SG5SG5 3AH6 Addresses|52 m away
- SG5 3AE, High Street, Offley, Hitchin, SG5SG5 3AE3 Addresses|68 m away
- SG5 3AN, High Street, Offley, Hitchin, SG5SG5 3AN1 Addresses|81 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2016£633,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Cottage 4, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AJThe Old Cottage 4, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AJ
- Sold Oct 2002£440,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Cottage 4, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AJThe Old Cottage 4, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AJ
- Sold Sep 2021£430,000 | 4 Bed House10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL10, West Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3AL
Schools Nearby
- Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery300 m away
- Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School3.8 km away
- Putteridge Primary School4.1 km away
- Putteridge High School3.9 km away
- Hitchin Boys' School4.8 km away
- Queen Elizabeth School5.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SG5 3AL is Hitchin station, which is 5.8 kilometres away.
- Hitchin|5.8 km away
- Luton|7.3 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|7.4 km away
- Leagrave|8.6 km away
