38, Benslow Lane
38, Benslow Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin to be a period freehold house with 2,120 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,237 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £1,615,988 and an estimated rental value of £5,465 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2021 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 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin would be worth £1,696,787, with a potential rental value of £5,738 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,502,868, with a rental value of £5,082 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 38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has decreased by £43,694 (2.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £35 (0.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.1%.
Plot Size
38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin occupies a 1,237 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 47 other houses in this postcode, 34 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Feb 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin last changed hands on 30th June 2021, selling for £1,575,000. 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 dropped by 21.7% since June 2021.
- Sold Jun 2021£1,575,000
- Sold Sep 2005£651,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 550 metres of 38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 45, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RE, a freehold house, sold at £1,675,000 on the 27th April 2022.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
•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 550 metres of 38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 46, Garrison Court, Hitchin, SG4 9AA, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter in January 2026.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin as the 11th largest and the 4th most expensive of the 120 addresses on Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4.
Against the SG4 postcode district average, it is £1.092m more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
- 600mHighbury Infant School and Nursery
- 700mWilliam Ransom Primary School
- 300mHitchin Girls' School
- 700mHitchin Boys' School
- 1.7kmThe Priory School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hitchin station is the nearest stop to 38, Benslow Lane, Hitchin at 400 metres away.
- 400mHitchin
- 4.2kmLetchworth Garden City
- 6.9kmStevenage
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
