Our Data Sources
42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin has 3 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2014.
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
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 42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, we estimate a market value of £510,092 and a rental value of £1,981 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £451,796 and £1,755 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin as measuring 222 m2.
That makes it the 20th largest plot in the postcode, where 22 of the 33 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Sep 2014.
The property is not 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 42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin completed on 5th August 2016 at £415,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 4.1% over the period since August 2016.
- Sold Aug 2016£415,000
- Sold May 2015£315,000
- Sold Aug 2011£241,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2019 231 properties similar to 42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin have sold within a radius of 560 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 6th November 2025, was 56, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE, a freehold house which sold for £488,000.
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- Sold Nov 2025£488,000 | 3 Bed House56, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE56, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE
- Sold Sep 2025£520,500 | 3 Bed House58, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE58, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE
- Sold Feb 2025£465,000 | 3 Bed House11, Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XD11, Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XD
- Sold Aug 2024£470,000 | 3 Bed House4, Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XD4, Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XD
- Sold Jul 2024£593,000 | 3 Bed House72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE
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 3 lets of properties comparable to 42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, all within 560 metres.
The latest, in October 2025, was 8 Silver Court, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1GB, a freehold house let by The Letting Quarter.
- Let agreed Oct 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House8 Silver Court, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1GB8 Silver Court, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1GB
- Let agreed Feb 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House13, Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XE13, Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XE
- Let agreed Oct 2024£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House157, Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UA157, Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £503,786, ranging from £268,876 to £615,196.
- 43 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 3 m | Est. Value: £517,240
- 41 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £564,974
- 40 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £434,594
- 44 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £485,802
- 45 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £482,538
Location Comparison
Of the 84 addresses on Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5, 42, Lancaster Road, Hitchin comes out as the 59th largest and the 64th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £27k more expensive than the average property across the SG5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy200 m away
- Strathmore Infant and Nursery School600 m away
- Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School700 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School500 m away
- The Priory School800 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School1.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hitchin|1.2 km away
- Letchworth Garden City|4.4 km away
- Baldock|7.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
