Our Data Sources
78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2012.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin would be worth £519,234, with a potential rental value of £2,237 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £459,893, with a rental value of £1,982 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin occupies a 354 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 12 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 May 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin last changed hands on 12th December 2012, selling for £245,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 143.7% since December 2012.
- Sold Dec 2012£245,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 88 sales of comparable properties within 810 metres of 78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Moss Way, Hitchin, SG5 2QW, a freehold house, sold at £525,000 on the 4th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
- Sold Sep 2025£525,000 | 3 Bed House22, Moss Way, Hitchin, SG5 2QW22, Moss Way, Hitchin, SG5 2QW
- Sold Feb 2025£500,000 | 3 Bed House86, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2RR86, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2RR
- Sold Jan 2021£425,000 | 3 Bed House80, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2RR80, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2RR
•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 2 lettings within 810 metres of 78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 29, Westbury Close, Hitchin, SG5 2NF, a freehold house let by The Letting Quarter in May 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 78, Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin as the 28th largest and the 19th most expensive of the 112 addresses on Swinburne Avenue, Hitchin, SG5.
Against the SG5 postcode district average, it is £35k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Oughton Primary and Nursery School500 m away
- Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School1.1 km away
- Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy1.2 km away
- The Priory School1.0 km away
- Hitchin Boys' School1.5 km away
- Hitchin Girls' School2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hitchin|2.4 km away
- Letchworth Garden City|5.2 km away
- Arlesey|7.8 km away
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.
