8, Lancaster Avenue
8, Lancaster Avenue
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin is a mid-century freehold house with 1,614 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 522 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, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin is £904,223 and the estimated rental value is £2,969 per month.
Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium 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, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £949,434 and a rental value of £3,117 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £840,927 and a rental value of £2,761 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin has moved down by £19,754 (2.2%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £26 per month (0.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin sits on a plot of 522 m2.
We have plot size data on 21 out of 25 other houses in the postcode and 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin sits on the 18th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Aug 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin was last sold on 20th March 2023 for £948,750 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since March 2023, the market for similar properties has dropped by 13.6%.
- Sold Mar 2023£948,750
- Sold Mar 2004£294,450
- Sold Jul 1997£140,000
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, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin within a radius of 550 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 73, Bearton Green, Hitchin, SG5 1UG, a freehold house which sold for £930,200 on the 6th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Similar Properties Let Nearby
Our network of Estate Agents reports 1 let of a property similar to 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin within a radius of 550 metres over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 53, Bearton Green, Hitchin, SG5 1UL, a freehold house, was let by The Letting Quarter in January 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 has a total of 66 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin is the 13th largest and the 7th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £448k more expensive than the average property in SG5.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mWilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
- 600mOughton Primary and Nursery School
- 600mStrathmore Infant and Nursery School
- 600mHitchin Boys' School
- 700mThe Priory School
- 1.3kmHitchin Girls' School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin is Hitchin station, which is 1.4 kilometres away.
- 1.4kmHitchin
- 4.5kmLetchworth Garden City
- 7.7kmBaldock
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast 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.
