Our Data Sources
1 The Close, Hitchin has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in May 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1 The Close, Hitchin would be worth £1,593,943, with a potential rental value of £5,473 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,411,778, with a rental value of £4,847 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
1 The Close, Hitchin occupies a 1,068 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 21 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
1 The Close, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Mar 2014.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
1 The Close, Hitchin last changed hands on 22nd May 2014, selling for £1,000,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 10.6% since May 2014.
- Sold May 2014£1,000,000
- Sold Jan 1999£375,000
- Sold Mar 1996£240,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 18 sales of comparable properties within 590 metres of 1 The Close, Hitchin since 2007.
Most recently, 14, The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RJ, a freehold house, sold at £1,465,000 on the 3rd December 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
- Sold Dec 2025£1,465,000 | 5 Bed House14, The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RJ14, The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RJ
- Sold Oct 2024£130,000 | 5 Bed HouseUnit 13, Station Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9UWUnit 13, Station Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9UW
- Sold May 2024£1,158,000 | 5 Bed House8, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP8, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP
- Sold Nov 2023£1,275,000 | 5 Bed House9, Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW9, Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW
- Sold Sep 2023£1,850,000 | 5 Bed House44, The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RQ44, The Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9RQ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 18 lettings within 590 metres of 1 The Close, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 50, Hollow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9SB, a freehold house let by The Letting Quarter in May 2026.
- Let agreed May 2026£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House50, Hollow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9SB50, Hollow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9SB
- Let agreed Mar 2026£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX
- Let agreed Dec 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed Flat79, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ79, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ
- Let agreed Nov 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat45, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ45, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ
- Let agreed Oct 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat18 Lyon Court, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SX18 Lyon Court, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SX
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £1,165,985, ranging from £346,011 to £1,970,652.
- 12 Chiltern Road
5 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £1,970,652
- 27A Wymondley Road
5 Bed House | 43 m | Est. Value: £1,528,717
- 16 Chiltern Road
5 Bed House | 46 m | Est. Value: £1,403,716
- 33 Chiltern Road
5 Bed House | 52 m | Est. Value: £1,374,272
- 18 Chiltern Road
5 Bed House | 64 m | Est. Value: £1,838,943
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1 The Close, Hitchin as the 3rd largest and the 6th most expensive of the 38 addresses on Chiltern Road, Hitchin, SG4.
Against the SG4 postcode district average, it is £986k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin400 m away
- William Ransom Primary School400 m away
- Highbury Infant School and Nursery500 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School300 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School1.0 km away
- The Priory School2.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hitchin|700 m away
- Letchworth Garden City|4.4 km away
- Stevenage|6.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
