49, Desborough Road
49, Desborough Road
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 49, Desborough Road, Hitchin as a mid-century apartment with 509 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
49, Desborough Road, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £193,484 and an estimated rental value of £1,181 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Desborough Road, Hitchin, SG4 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
49, Desborough Road, Hitchin has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2009.
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 49, Desborough Road, Hitchin would be worth £203,158, with a potential rental value of £1,240 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £179,940, with a rental value of £1,098 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 49, Desborough Road, Hitchin has fallen by £3,109 (1.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £17 (1.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.3%.
Energy Efficiency
49, Desborough Road, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Apr 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 650 metres of 49, Desborough Road, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 21, Desborough Road, Hitchin, SG4 0NN, a leasehold flat, sold at £202,500 on the 23rd May 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 3 lettings within 650 metres of 49, Desborough Road, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 28, Browning Drive, Hitchin, SG4 0QR, a freehold house let by The Letting Quarter in June 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 49, Desborough Road, Hitchin as the 47th largest and the 84th most expensive of the 99 addresses on Desborough Road, Hitchin, SG4.
Against the SG4 postcode district average, it is £330k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mPurwell Primary School
- 500mHighover Junior Mixed and Infant School
- 800mMary Exton Primary School
- 1.4kmHitchin Girls' School
- 1.7kmThe Highfield School
- 1.9kmHitchin Boys' School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hitchin station is the nearest stop to 49, Desborough Road, Hitchin at 800 metres away.
- 800mHitchin
- 3.2kmLetchworth Garden City
- 6.1kmBaldock
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
