Our Data Sources
2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2010.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin would be worth £411,403, with a potential rental value of £1,977 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £364,386, with a rental value of £1,751 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin occupies a 256 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 13 other houses in this postcode, 8 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Feb 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin last changed hands on 21st December 2012, selling for £240,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 108.8% since December 2012.
- Sold Dec 2012£240,000
- Sold Feb 1996£62,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 94 sales of comparable properties within 630 metres of 2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin since 2017.
Most recently, 8, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0NU, a freehold house, sold at £360,000 on the 16th December 2025.
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- Sold Dec 2025£360,000 | 3 Bed House8, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0NU8, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0NU
- Sold Oct 2025£385,250 | 3 Bed House47, Maylin Close, Hitchin, SG4 0NQ47, Maylin Close, Hitchin, SG4 0NQ
- Sold Sep 2025£410,000 | 3 Bed House143, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PF143, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PF
- Sold Jul 2025£382,000 | 3 Bed House151, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PF151, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PF
- Sold May 2025£373,000 | 3 Bed House56, Wilshere Crescent, Hitchin, SG4 0PQ56, Wilshere Crescent, Hitchin, SG4 0PQ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Similar Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 1 letting of a comparable property within 630 metres of 2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 3, Hardy Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DL, a freehold house let by The Letting Quarter in March 2025.
- Let agreed Mar 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House3, Hardy Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DL3, Hardy Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DL
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £428,457, ranging from £350,477 to £555,627.
- 28 Purwell Lane
3 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £425,039
- 6 Benchley Hill
3 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £389,739
- 1 Benchley Hill
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £367,732
- 8 Benchley Hill
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £365,519
- 29 Purwell Lane
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £434,892
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 2, Benchley Hill, Hitchin as the 3rd largest and the 9th most expensive of the 20 addresses on Benchley Hill, Hitchin, SG4.
Against the SG4 postcode district average, it is £140k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Purwell Primary School200 m away
- Mary Exton Primary School600 m away
- Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School700 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School1.4 km away
- The Highfield School1.8 km away
- Hitchin Boys' School1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hitchin|900 m away
- Letchworth Garden City|3.3 km away
- Baldock|6.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
