26, Orchard Close
26, Orchard Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin is a mid-century freehold house with 957 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 236 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin is £437,095 and the estimated rental value is £2,145 per month.
Orchard Close, St. Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
26, Orchard Close, Hitchin has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2021.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £458,950 and a rental value of £2,252 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £406,498 and a rental value of £1,994 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin has moved down by £3,083 (0.7%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £71 per month (3.3%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin sits on a plot of 236 m2.
We have plot size data on 20 out of 35 other houses in the postcode and 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin sits on the 10th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
26, Orchard Close, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Nov 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin was last sold on 26th January 2022 for £450,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since January 2022, the market for similar properties has risen by 4.3%.
- Sold Jan 2022£450,000
- Sold Dec 2001£145,000
- Sold May 1999£108,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin within a radius of 1.5 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 11, Orchard Close, Hitchin, SG4 7RH, a freehold house which sold for £420,000 on the 15th January 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Similar Properties Let Nearby
Our network of Estate Agents reports 1 let of a property similar to 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin within a radius of 1.5 kilometres over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 21, Langbridge Close, Hitchin, SG4 9EL, a freehold house, was let by The Letting Quarter in August 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Orchard Close, St. Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 has a total of 35 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin is the 10th largest and the 11th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £86k less expensive than the average property in SG4.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mSt Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
- 1.3kmWhitehill Junior School
- 1.8kmHighbury Infant School and Nursery
- 2.0kmHitchin Girls' School
- 2.4kmHitchin Boys' School
- 3.7kmThe Priory School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 26, Orchard Close, Hitchin is Hitchin station, which is 2.7 kilometres away.
- 2.7kmHitchin
- 5.5kmStevenage
- 6.3kmLetchworth Garden City
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
