8, Drovers Lane
8, Drovers Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin is a modern freehold house with 1,550 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 370 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 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin is £577,761 and the estimated rental value is £2,364 per month.
Drovers Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 is located within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 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 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £606,649 and a rental value of £2,482 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £537,317 and a rental value of £2,198 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin has decreased by £12,622 (2.2%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £21 per month (0.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin sits on a plot of 370 m2.
We have plot size data on 28 out of 32 other houses in the postcode and 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin sits on the 6th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Dec 2016.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin was last sold on 21st December 2016 for £509,995 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since December 2016, the market for similar properties has risen by 47.6%.
- Sold Dec 2016£509,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin within a radius of 730 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 6, Drovers Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4RY, a freehold house which sold for £650,000 on the 3rd March 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
- Sold Mar 2025£650,000 | 4 Bed House6, Drovers Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4RY6, Drovers Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4RY
- Sold Feb 2021£555,000 | 4 Bed House18, Drovers Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4RY18, Drovers Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4RY
- Sold Sep 2017£524,995 | 4 Bed House17, Drovers Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4RY17, Drovers Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4RY
•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 1 let within 730 metres of 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 2 Stotfold House, Meadow Way, Hitchin, SG5 4LN, a freehold house, was let by The Letting Quarter in February 2026.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Drovers Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 has a total of 37 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin is the 10th largest and the 10th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £122k more expensive than the average property in SG5.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSt Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
- 1.1kmRoecroft Lower School
- 2.8kmGothic Mede Academy
- 4.2kmHenlow Church of England Academy
- 4.3kmThe Knights Templar School
- 5.2kmFearnhill School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Drovers Lane, Hitchin is Arlesey station, which is 3.0 kilometres away.
- 3.0kmArlesey
- 4.0kmBaldock
- 4.6kmLetchworth Garden City
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast 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.
