Our Data Sources
8, The Close, Hitchin has 51 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2016.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 8, The Close, Hitchin, we estimate a market value of £218,105 and a rental value of £1,298 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £193,179 and £1,149 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
8, The Close, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Nov 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 8, The Close, Hitchin completed on 20th October 2023 at £207,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 the property has sold 5 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 7.6% over the period since October 2023.
- Sold Oct 2023£207,000
- Sold Jul 2020£195,000
- Sold Sep 2015£154,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2012 3 properties similar to 8, The Close, Hitchin have sold within a radius of 1.9 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 12th June 2025, was 1 Glenbourne House, High Street, Hitchin, SG4 8UE, a leasehold flat which sold for £205,000.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
- Sold Jun 2025£205,000 | 2 Bed Flat1 Glenbourne House, High Street, Hitchin, SG4 8UE1 Glenbourne House, High Street, Hitchin, SG4 8UE
- Sold Nov 2022£232,000 | 2 Bed Flat3, Winch Close, Hitchin, SG4 8TY3, Winch Close, Hitchin, SG4 8TY
- Sold Dec 2012£136,000 | 2 Bed Flat5 Glenbourne House, High Street, Hitchin, SG4 8UE5 Glenbourne House, High Street, Hitchin, SG4 8UE
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £297,812, ranging from £221,943 to £426,537.
- 6 The Close
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £227,038
- 4 The Close
2 Bed Flat | 8 m | Est. Value: £221,943
- 2 The Close
2 Bed Flat | 8 m | Est. Value: £228,711
- 1 The Paddocks
2 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £292,242
- 2 The Paddocks
2 Bed House | 20 m | Est. Value: £303,011
Location Comparison
Of the 8 addresses on The Close, Codicote, Hitchin, SG4, 8, The Close, Hitchin comes out as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £319k less expensive than the average property across the SG4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Codicote Church of England Primary School500 m away
- Oaklands Primary School2.5 km away
- Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.7 km away
- Monk's Walk School3.5 km away
- Barnwell School6.0 km away
- Ridgeway Academy6.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Knebworth|3.6 km away
- Welwyn North|3.9 km away
- Welwyn Garden City|5.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
