Our Data Sources
40, Gaping Lane, Hitchin has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in January 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2011.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, we estimate a market value of £648,987 and a rental value of £2,380 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £574,817 and £2,108 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 40, Gaping Lane, Hitchin as measuring 126 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where 6 of the 12 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
40, Gaping Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Sep 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 40, Gaping Lane, Hitchin completed on 13th January 2012 at £374,995 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 40.9% over the period since January 2012.
- Sold Jan 2012£374,995
- Sold Oct 2010£249,999
- Sold Oct 1997£77,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2014 90 properties similar to 40, Gaping Lane, Hitchin have sold within a radius of 590 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 18th February 2026, was 25, Lavender Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LU, a freehold house which sold for £635,000.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
- Sold Feb 2026£635,000 | 3 Bed House25, Lavender Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LU25, Lavender Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LU
- Sold Nov 2025£517,500 | 3 Bed House72, Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5 2DY72, Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5 2DY
- Sold Oct 2025£750,000 | 4 Bed House30, Oughton Head Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LA30, Oughton Head Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LA
- Sold Sep 2025£595,000 | 3 Bed House7, The Limes, Hitchin, SG5 2AY7, The Limes, Hitchin, SG5 2AY
- Sold Aug 2025£640,000 | 3 Bed House29, Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG29, Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Similar Properties Let Nearby
Over the past 2 years our Estate Agent network has recorded 1 let of a property comparable to 40, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, all within 590 metres.
The latest, in June 2025, was 3, Bearton Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1NZ, a freehold house let by The Letting Quarter.
- Let agreed Jun 2025£ Undisclosed | 4 Bed House3, Bearton Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1NZ3, Bearton Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1NZ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £558,046, ranging from £402,298 to £916,978.
- 38 Gaping Lane
3 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £539,567
- 44 Gaping Lane
4 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £660,013
- 32 Gaping Lane
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £604,294
- 24 Bedford Street
2 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £449,245
- 25 Bedford Street
2 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £402,298
Location Comparison
Of the 54 addresses on Gaping Lane, Hitchin, SG5, 40, Gaping Lane, Hitchin comes out as the 24th largest and the 31st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £159k more 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 superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
