79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RA
79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RA
- Sale Estimate
- £1,093,778-2.3% (12 months)
- Rental Estimate (per month)
- £3,755+1.5% (12 months)
- Tenure & Type
- Modern Freehold House
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Internal Area
- 2,185 ft2
- Outside Space
- Garden
Public records show 79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin to be a modern freehold house with 2,185 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 554 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £1,093,778 and an estimated rental value of £3,755 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in January 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2016.
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 79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin would be worth £1,148,467, with a potential rental value of £3,943 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,017,213, with a rental value of £3,493 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 79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has declined by £24,787 (2.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £55 (1.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.1%.
Plot Size
79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin occupies a 554 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 55 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Sep 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and underfloor heating (mains gas).
Sold Prices
79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin last changed hands on 30th January 2019, selling for £1,050,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 9.6% since January 2019.
- Sold Jan 2019£1,050,000
- Sold Sep 2013£250,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 26 sales of comparable properties within 560 metres of 79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin since 2010.
Most recently, 3, Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4 9QX, a freehold house, sold at £1,325,000 on the 9th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
- Sold May 2025£1,325,000 | 4 Bed House3, Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4 9QX3, Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4 9QX
- Sold Mar 2025£1,157,000 | 5 Bed House9, The Finches, Hitchin, SG4 9PB9, The Finches, Hitchin, SG4 9PB
- Sold Jul 2024£1,000,000 | 5 Bed House3, Spinney Close, Hitchin, SG4 9PD3, Spinney Close, Hitchin, SG4 9PD
- Sold May 2024£1,075,000 | 4 Bed House30, The Chilterns, Hitchin, SG4 9PP30, The Chilterns, Hitchin, SG4 9PP
- Sold Mar 2024£1,015,000 | 4 Bed House6, Wymondley Close, Hitchin, SG4 9PW6, Wymondley Close, Hitchin, SG4 9PW
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 560 metres of 79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter in March 2026.
- Let agreed Mar 2026£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX44, Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX
- Let agreed Dec 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed Flat79, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ79, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ
- Let agreed Nov 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat45, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ45, Johnson Place 65, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9FJ
- Let agreed Oct 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat18 Lyon Court, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SX18 Lyon Court, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SX
- Let agreed Jun 2025£ Undisclosed | 1 Bed Flat17, Burns Close, Hitchin, SG4 0RB17, Burns Close, Hitchin, SG4 0RB
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £819,796, ranging from £647,051 to £1,195,680.
- Hilltop House
5 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £1,195,680
- 77 Benslow Lane
4 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £1,051,301
- 87 Benslow Lane
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £740,735
- 83 Benslow Lane
4 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £768,385
- 91 Benslow Lane
4 Bed House | 39 m | Est. Value: £777,980
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin as the 9th largest and the 13th most expensive of the 120 addresses on Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4.
Against the SG4 postcode district average, it is £561k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- William Ransom Primary School200 m away
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin300 m away
- Mary Exton Primary School700 m away
- Hitchin Girls' School600 m away
- Hitchin Boys' School1.3 km away
- The Priory School2.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
Hitchin station is the nearest stop to 79, Benslow Lane, Hitchin at 500 metres away.
- Hitchin|500 m away
- Letchworth Garden City|4.0 km away
- Stevenage|6.4 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.
