Our Data Sources
72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin has 51 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2019.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin would be worth £560,769, with a potential rental value of £1,537 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £496,681, with a rental value of £1,361 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin occupies a 268 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 38 other houses in this postcode, 25 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Jun 2019.
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
72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin last changed hands on 5th July 2024, selling for £593,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 12.6% since July 2024.
- Sold Jul 2024£593,000
- Sold Dec 2019£520,000
- Sold Nov 2013£294,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 217 sales of comparable properties within 530 metres of 72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin since 2019.
Most recently, 38, Balmoral Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XG, a freehold house, sold at £535,000 on the 17th December 2025.
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- Sold Dec 2025£535,000 | 3 Bed House38, Balmoral Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XG38, Balmoral Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XG
- Sold Nov 2025£488,000 | 3 Bed House56, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE56, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE
- Sold Nov 2025£550,000 | 3 Bed House16, Bunyan Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NW16, Bunyan Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NW
- Sold Sep 2025£520,500 | 3 Bed House58, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE58, Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PE
- Sold Apr 2025£640,000 | 3 Bed House28, Balmoral Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XG28, Balmoral Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XG
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 19 lettings within 530 metres of 72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is Apartment 13, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter in March 2026.
- Let agreed Mar 2026£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatApartment 13, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LAApartment 13, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA
- Let agreed Feb 2026£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 9, Starlings Bridge, Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QWFlat 9, Starlings Bridge, Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QW
- Let agreed Dec 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatFlat 18, Osier Court 64, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LFFlat 18, Osier Court 64, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LF
- Let agreed Oct 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed House8 Silver Court, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1GB8 Silver Court, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1GB
- Let agreed Sep 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed House6, Dukes Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TP6, Dukes Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TP
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £526,079, ranging from £275,556 to £639,005.
- 73 Lancaster Road
2 Bed Flat | 4 m | Est. Value: £275,556
- 71 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £523,881
- 69 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £502,494
- 67 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £544,095
- 66 Lancaster Road
3 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £485,028
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 72, Lancaster Road, Hitchin as the 42nd largest and the 38th most expensive of the 84 addresses on Lancaster Road, Hitchin, SG5.
Against the SG5 postcode district average, it is £75k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy300 m away
- Strathmore Infant and Nursery School600 m away
- Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School800 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School500 m away
- The Priory School800 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School1.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hitchin|1.1 km away
- Letchworth Garden City|4.3 km away
- Baldock|7.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
