3, The Poplars
3, The Poplars
Description & Estimates
Public records show 3, The Poplars, Hitchin to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,603 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 515 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
3, The Poplars, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £727,961 and an estimated rental value of £2,623 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The Poplars, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
3, The Poplars, Hitchin has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2017.
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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 3, The Poplars, Hitchin would be worth £764,359, with a potential rental value of £2,754 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £677,003, with a rental value of £2,439 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 3, The Poplars, Hitchin has decreased by £15,903 (2.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £23 (0.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.3%.
Plot Size
3, The Poplars, Hitchin occupies a 515 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 3 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
3, The Poplars, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Apr 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
3, The Poplars, Hitchin last changed hands on 6th May 2021, selling for £690,000. 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 6.3% since May 2021.
- Sold May 2021£690,000
- Sold Apr 2004£310,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.0 kilometres of 3, The Poplars, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Long Meadow, Longmeadow Drive, Hitchin, SG5 3TJ, a freehold house, sold at £775,000 on the 30th August 2024.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
- Sold Aug 2024£775,000 | 4 Bed HouseLong Meadow, Longmeadow Drive, Hitchin, SG5 3TJLong Meadow, Longmeadow Drive, Hitchin, SG5 3TJ
- Sold Apr 2022£1,100,000 | 4 Bed HouseThe Thatch Cottage, Lower Green, Hitchin, SG5 3TUThe Thatch Cottage, Lower Green, Hitchin, SG5 3TU
- Sold Feb 2015£530,000 | 4 Bed House1, The Poplars, Hitchin, SG5 3TT1, The Poplars, Hitchin, SG5 3TT
•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 3 lettings within 2.0 kilometres of 3, The Poplars, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 27, Cadwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0AG, a freehold house let by The Letting Quarter in January 2026.
- Let agreed Jan 2026£ Undisclosed | 4 Bed House27, Cadwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0AG27, Cadwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0AG
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed Flat44, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DA44, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DA
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed Flat51, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DA51, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 3, The Poplars, Hitchin as the 3rd largest and the 3rd most expensive of the 3 addresses on The Poplars, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5.
Against the SG5 postcode district average, it is £272k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mIckleford Primary School
- 1.6kmOur Lady Catholic Primary School
- 1.9kmStrathmore Infant and Nursery School
- 1.8kmThe Priory School
- 2.0kmFearnhill School
- 2.6kmThe Highfield School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hitchin station is the nearest stop to 3, The Poplars, Hitchin at 2.9 kilometres away.
- 2.9kmHitchin
- 3.2kmLetchworth Garden City
- 5.3kmArlesey
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
