42, Hitchin Road
42, Hitchin Road
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 42, Hitchin Road, Shefford as a mid-century house with 1,097 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 512 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
42, Hitchin Road, Shefford has an estimated sale value of £441,412 and an estimated rental value of £1,755 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 lies within the SG17 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Hitchin Road, Shefford has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2014.
We combine this information with public data 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
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Hitchin Road, Shefford would be worth £463,483, with a potential rental value of £1,843 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £410,513, with a rental value of £1,632 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 42, Hitchin Road, Shefford has fallen by £7,970 (1.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £52 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.8%.
Plot Size
42, Hitchin Road, Shefford occupies a 512 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 40 other houses in this postcode, 38 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Hitchin Road, Shefford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 12 Dec 2014.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
42, Hitchin Road, Shefford last changed hands on 13th November 1996, selling for £110,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Nov 1996£110,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 720 metres of 42, Hitchin Road, Shefford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 17, Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5JA, a freehold house, sold at £530,000 on the 14th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG17.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 42, Hitchin Road, Shefford as the 36th largest and the 34th most expensive of the 86 addresses on Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17.
Against the SG17 postcode district average, it is £33k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.1kmShefford Lower School
- 1.7kmClifton All Saints Academy
- 2.2kmCampton Academy
- 600mSamuel Whitbread Academy
- 3.1kmHenlow Church of England Academy
- 7.7kmStratton School
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Public Transport Nearby
Arlesey station is the nearest stop to 42, Hitchin Road, Shefford at 4.3 kilometres away.
- 4.3kmArlesey
- 7.0kmBiggleswade
- 9.1kmLetchworth Garden City
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
