8 The Foundry, Hitchin
8 The Foundry, Hitchin
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8 The Foundry, Hitchin is a modern leasehold apartment with 559 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms with a balcony.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8 The Foundry, Hitchin is £254,376 and the estimated rental value is £1,284 per month.
The apartment is within The Foundry, Cooks Way, Hitchin, SG4.
Cooks Way, Hitchin, SG4 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8 The Foundry, Hitchin has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2017.
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
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 The Foundry, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £267,095 and a rental value of £1,348 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £236,570 and a rental value of £1,194 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8 The Foundry, Hitchin has dropped by £4,994 (2.0%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £13 per month (1.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
Energy Efficiency
8 The Foundry, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 01 Dec 2017.
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 The Foundry, Hitchin was last sold on 30th August 2022 for £217,500 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since August 2022, the market for similar properties has risen by 11.6%.
- Sold Aug 2022£217,500
- Sold Mar 2018£242,500
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 The Foundry, Hitchin within a radius of 540 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 13 The Foundry, Cooks Way, Hitchin, SG4 0BW, a leasehold flat which sold for £230,000 on the 24th November 2023.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
•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 3 lets of properties similar to 8 The Foundry, Hitchin within a radius of 540 metres over the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Redoubt Close, Hitchin, SG4 0FP, a leasehold flat, was let by The Letting Quarter in April 2025.
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatRedoubt Close1, Redoubt Close, Hitchin, SG4 0FP
- Let agreed Mar 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatSharps Court, Cooks WayFlat 47, Sharps Court, Cooks Way, Hitchin, SG4 0JG
- Let agreed Feb 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatRedoubt Close116, Redoubt Close, Hitchin, SG4 0FS
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Cooks Way, Hitchin, SG4 has a total of 126 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8 The Foundry, Hitchin is the 51st largest and the 22nd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £269k less expensive than the average property in SG4.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mSt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
- 700mHighover Junior Mixed and Infant School
- 1.0kmWilliam Ransom Primary School
- 1.0kmHitchin Girls' School
- 1.1kmHitchin Boys' School
- 1.4kmThe Priory School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8 The Foundry, Hitchin is Hitchin station, which is 400 metres away.
- 400mHitchin
- 3.5kmLetchworth Garden City
- 6.6kmBaldock
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.
