Our Data Sources
42, Old School Close, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2016.
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, Old School Close, Hitchin, we estimate a market value of £351,595 and a rental value of £1,841 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £311,413 and £1,630 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 42, Old School Close, Hitchin as measuring 111 m2.
That makes it the 31st largest plot in the postcode, where 47 of the 52 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
42, Old School Close, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Jun 2016.
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 42, Old School Close, Hitchin completed on 1st February 2023 at £323,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 8.8% over the period since February 2023.
- Sold Feb 2023£323,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2017 94 properties similar to 42, Old School Close, Hitchin have sold within a radius of 2.3 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 31st March 2026, was 11, Taverners Place, Hitchin, SG4 8BQ, a freehold house which sold for £257,500.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
- Sold Mar 2026£257,500 | 2 Bed House11, Taverners Place, Hitchin, SG4 8BQ11, Taverners Place, Hitchin, SG4 8BQ
- Sold Mar 2026£290,000 | 2 Bed House55, High Street, Hitchin, SG4 8XB55, High Street, Hitchin, SG4 8XB
- Sold Jan 2026£245,000 | 2 Bed House32, Mayflower Close, Hitchin, SG4 8SW32, Mayflower Close, Hitchin, SG4 8SW
- Sold Dec 2025£260,000 | 2 Bed House9, Taverners Place, Hitchin, SG4 8BQ9, Taverners Place, Hitchin, SG4 8BQ
- Sold Dec 2025£325,000 | 2 Bed House130, Valley Road, Hitchin, SG4 8YN130, Valley Road, Hitchin, SG4 8YN
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £363,383, ranging from £316,947 to £456,349.
- 41 Old School Close
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £368,365
- 44 Old School Close
2 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £328,287
- 46 Old School Close
3 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £374,668
- 39 Old School Close
3 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £411,562
- 47 Old School Close
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £377,785
Location Comparison
Of the 52 addresses on Old School Close, Codicote, Hitchin, SG4, 42, Old School Close, Hitchin comes out as the 37th largest and the 28th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £192k less expensive than the average property across the SG4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Codicote Church of England Primary School400 m away
- Oaklands Primary School2.9 km away
- Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.1 km away
- Monk's Walk School3.9 km away
- Barnwell School6.1 km away
- Ridgeway Academy6.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Knebworth|3.8 km away
- Welwyn North|4.4 km away
- Stevenage|5.9 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.












