8, Ruskin Lane
8, Ruskin Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin is a mid-century freehold house with 947 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 232 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin is £488,750 and the estimated rental value is £2,294 per month.
Ruskin Lane, Hitchin, SG4 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 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, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £513,188 and a rental value of £2,408 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £454,538 and a rental value of £2,133 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin has fallen by £3,448 (0.7%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £76 per month (3.3%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin sits on a plot of 232 m2.
We have plot size data on 13 out of 13 other houses in the postcode and 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin sits on the 10th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Sep 2023.
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, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin was last sold on 15th February 2024 for £490,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since February 2024, the market for similar properties has risen by 25.0%.
- Sold Feb 2024£490,000
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, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin within a radius of 710 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 35, Tennyson Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 0PY, a freehold house which sold for £485,000 on the 26th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
•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 3 lets within 710 metres of 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 3, Holdbrook, Hitchin, SG4 9QW, a freehold house, was let by The Letting Quarter in April 2025.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Ruskin Lane, Hitchin, SG4 has a total of 13 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin is the 12th largest and the 12th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £35k less expensive than the average property in SG4.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mMary Exton Primary School
- 600mPurwell Primary School
- 600mWilliam Ransom Primary School
- 1.3kmHitchin Girls' School
- 2.0kmHitchin Boys' School
- 2.3kmThe Highfield School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Ruskin Lane, Hitchin is Hitchin station, which is 1.1 kilometres away.
- 1.1kmHitchin
- 3.8kmLetchworth Garden City
- 6.0kmStevenage
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.
