5, Benslow Lane
5, Benslow Lane
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin is a period freehold house with 1,560 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 168 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin is £798,317 and the estimated rental value is £3,090 per month.
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2025.
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.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £838,232 and a rental value of £3,245 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £742,434 and a rental value of £2,874 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has declined by £21,361 (2.7%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £24 per month (0.8%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin sits on a plot of 168 m2.
We have plot size data on 34 out of 47 other houses in the postcode and 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin sits on the 27th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Jul 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin was last sold on 30th August 2012 for £575,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 5 sales since 1995.
Since August 2012, the market for similar properties has risen by 36.6%.
- Sold Aug 2012£575,000
- Sold Jun 2005£355,000
- Sold Mar 2001£230,250
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin within a radius of 530 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 111, Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PN, a freehold house which sold for £865,000 on the 14th March 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
Our network of Estate Agents reports 3 lets within 530 metres of 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 18B, Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1BT, a leasehold flat, was let by The Letting Quarter in June 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 has a total of 120 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin is the 29th largest and the 37th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £275k more expensive than the average property in SG4.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
- 600mHighbury Infant School and Nursery
- 700mWilliam Ransom Primary School
- 300mHitchin Girls' School
- 700mHitchin Boys' School
- 1.7kmThe Priory School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 5, Benslow Lane, Hitchin is Hitchin station, which is 400 metres away.
- 400mHitchin
- 4.2kmLetchworth Garden City
- 6.9kmStevenage
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

