3, Water Lane
3, Water Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 3, Water Lane, Hitchin is a period freehold house with 914 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 128 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 3, Water Lane, Hitchin is £492,900 and the estimated rental value is £1,932 per month.
Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
3, Water Lane, Hitchin has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2020.
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 3, Water Lane, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £517,545 and a rental value of £2,028 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £458,397 and a rental value of £1,797 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 3, Water Lane, Hitchin has moved down by £4,709 (1.0%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £51 per month (2.6%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 3, Water Lane, Hitchin sits on a plot of 128 m2.
We have plot size data on 10 out of 10 other houses in the postcode and 3, Water Lane, Hitchin sits on the 5th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
3, Water Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Feb 2020.
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, 3, Water Lane, Hitchin was last sold on 10th September 2024 for £490,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 4 sales since 1995.
Since September 2024, the market for similar properties has dropped by 13.0%.
- Sold Sep 2024£490,000
- Sold Jan 2021£465,000
- Sold Dec 2012£245,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 3, Water Lane, Hitchin within a radius of 480 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 2, Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TX, a freehold house which sold for £490,000 on the 17th April 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
•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 3 lets of properties similar to 3, Water Lane, Hitchin within a radius of 480 metres over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Kings Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RD, a freehold house, was let by The Letting Quarter in May 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Water Lane, Hitchin, SG5 has a total of 14 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 3, Water Lane, Hitchin is the 5th largest and the 6th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £37k more expensive than the average property in SG5.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mWilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
- 700mStrathmore Infant and Nursery School
- 800mSt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
- 700mHitchin Boys' School
- 900mHitchin Girls' School
- 1.0kmThe Priory School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 3, Water Lane, Hitchin is Hitchin station, which is 700 metres away.
- 700mHitchin
- 4.0kmLetchworth Garden City
- 7.1kmBaldock
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast 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.
