52, Bessemer Close
52, Bessemer Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin to be a modern freehold house with 1,862 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 620 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £847,277 and an estimated rental value of £2,993 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Bessemer Close, Hitchin, SG5 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin would be worth £889,641, with a potential rental value of £3,143 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £787,968, with a rental value of £2,784 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 52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin has decreased by £19,701 (2.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £21 (0.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.2%.
Plot Size
52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin occupies a 620 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 46 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Apr 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin last changed hands on 24th August 2023, selling for £757,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 0.0% since August 2023.
- Sold Aug 2023£757,500
- Sold Feb 2012£440,000
- Sold May 2008£480,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 840 metres of 52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 19, Bessemer Close, Hitchin, SG5 1AG, a freehold house, sold at £775,000 on the 21st August 2024.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
•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 840 metres of 52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 44, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DA, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter in May 2025.
- Let agreed May 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed FlatMillstream Close44, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DA
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed FlatMillstream Close51, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DA
- Let agreed Feb 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed HouseBrampton Park Road13, Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XE
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin as the 6th largest and the 5th most expensive of the 46 addresses on Bessemer Close, Hitchin, SG5.
Against the SG5 postcode district average, it is £392k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mOur Lady Catholic Primary School
- 300mStrathmore Infant and Nursery School
- 800mIckleford Primary School
- 300mThe Priory School
- 1.5kmHitchin Boys' School
- 1.9kmHitchin Girls' School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hitchin station is the nearest stop to 52, Bessemer Close, Hitchin at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmHitchin
- 3.8kmLetchworth Garden City
- 6.9kmArlesey
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.
