Our Data Sources
40, Bedford Street, Hitchin has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2019.
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.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 40, Bedford Street, Hitchin, we estimate a market value of £442,438 and a rental value of £1,577 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £391,873 and £1,397 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 40, Bedford Street, Hitchin as measuring 36 m2.
That makes it the 37th largest plot in the postcode, where 37 of the 54 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
40, Bedford Street, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Jul 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 40, Bedford Street, Hitchin completed on 2nd December 2019 at £330,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 7.8% over the period since December 2019.
- Sold Dec 2019£330,000
- Sold Dec 2009£175,000
- Sold Jun 2004£173,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 42 properties similar to 40, Bedford Street, Hitchin have sold within a radius of 590 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 25th March 2025, was 25, Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG, a freehold house which sold for £350,000.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
- Sold Mar 2025£350,000 | 2 Bed House25, Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG25, Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG
- Sold Sep 2024£470,000 | 2 Bed House21, Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG21, Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG
- Sold Jun 2024£415,000 | 2 Bed House9, Kent Place, Hitchin, SG5 2LE9, Kent Place, Hitchin, SG5 2LE
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Over the past 2 years our Estate Agent network has recorded 17 lets within 590 metres of 40, Bedford Street, Hitchin.
The latest, in May 2025, was 28, Coopers Yard, Hitchin, SG5 1AR, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter.
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat28, Coopers Yard, Hitchin, SG5 1AR28, Coopers Yard, Hitchin, SG5 1AR
- Let agreed Jan 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 6, Croft Court, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JDFlat 6, Croft Court, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JD
- Let agreed Nov 2024£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat18A, Redhill Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NJ18A, Redhill Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NJ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Of the 54 addresses on Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5, 40, Bedford Street, Hitchin comes out as the 50th largest and the 50th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £38k less expensive than the average property across the SG5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School0 m away
- Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy500 m away
- Oughton Primary and Nursery School700 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School600 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School1.2 km away
- The Priory School1.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hitchin|1.6 km away
- Letchworth Garden City|5.1 km away
- Stevenage|7.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
