Our Data Sources
17, Kings Down, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2010.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 17, Kings Down, Hitchin would be worth £566,820, with a potential rental value of £2,500 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £502,041, with a rental value of £2,214 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
17, Kings Down, Hitchin occupies a 245 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 29 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
17, Kings Down, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Apr 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
17, Kings Down, Hitchin last changed hands on 17th December 2012, selling for £265,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 67.3% since December 2012.
- Sold Dec 2012£265,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 207 sales of comparable properties within 610 metres of 17, Kings Down, Hitchin since 2016.
Most recently, 15, Bowmans Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9QD, a freehold house, sold at £591,000 on the 23rd October 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
- Sold Oct 2025£591,000 | 3 Bed House15, Bowmans Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9QD15, Bowmans Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 9QD
- Sold Sep 2025£550,000 | 3 Bed House20, Girons Close, Hitchin, SG4 9PG20, Girons Close, Hitchin, SG4 9PG
- Sold Jul 2025£610,000 | 3 Bed House9, Hensley Close, Hitchin, SG4 9QF9, Hensley Close, Hitchin, SG4 9QF
- Sold Mar 2025£615,000 | 3 Bed House33, Manton Road, Hitchin, SG4 9NP33, Manton Road, Hitchin, SG4 9NP
- Sold Mar 2025£525,000 | 3 Bed House48, Manton Road, Hitchin, SG4 9NP48, Manton Road, Hitchin, SG4 9NP
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 9 lettings within 610 metres of 17, Kings Down, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter in March 2026.
- Let agreed Mar 2026£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX
- Let agreed Jan 2026£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed House35, St. Michaels Road, Hitchin, SG4 0QA35, St. Michaels Road, Hitchin, SG4 0QA
- Let agreed Oct 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House14, Stirling Close, Hitchin, SG4 0ER14, Stirling Close, Hitchin, SG4 0ER
- Let agreed Jun 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House104, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0NX104, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0NX
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat27, Talisman Street, Hitchin, SG4 0EZ27, Talisman Street, Hitchin, SG4 0EZ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £550,356, ranging from £474,650 to £751,673.
- 19 Kings Down
4 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £618,390
- 21 Kings Down
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £491,197
- 13 Kings Down
3 Bed House | 18 m | Est. Value: £528,895
- 23 Kings Down
4 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £751,673
- 15 Halsey Drive
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £477,922
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 17, Kings Down, Hitchin as the 11th largest and the 10th most expensive of the 29 addresses on Kings Down, Hitchin, SG4.
Against the SG4 postcode district average, it is £13k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- William Ransom Primary School300 m away
- Mary Exton Primary School400 m away
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin800 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School900 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School1.6 km away
- The Priory School2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hitchin|900 m away
- Letchworth Garden City|4.2 km away
- Stevenage|6.0 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.












