8, Westfield Lane
8, Westfield Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,033 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 427 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £764,475 and an estimated rental value of £2,601 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Westfield Lane, Hitchin, SG5 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin would be worth £802,699, with a potential rental value of £2,732 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £710,962, with a rental value of £2,419 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin has moved down by £7,304 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £68 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.1%.
Plot Size
8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin occupies a 427 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 9 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Jun 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin last changed hands on 14th December 2017, selling for £650,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 14.7% since December 2017.
- Sold Dec 2017£650,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 550 metres of 8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 25, Lavender Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LU, a freehold house, sold at £635,000 on the 18th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Properties Let Nearby
Agents in our network have reported 3 lettings within 550 metres of 8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is Flat 12, Croft Court, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JD, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter in April 2025.
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatCroft Court, Grammar School WalkFlat 12, Croft Court, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JD
- Let agreed Mar 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed FlatSun Street19A, Sun Street, Hitchin, SG5 1AH
- Let agreed Jan 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatCroft Court, Grammar School WalkFlat 6, Croft Court, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JD
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin as the 9th largest and the 9th most expensive of the 9 addresses on Westfield Lane, Hitchin, SG5.
Against the SG5 postcode district average, it is £309k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSamuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
- 700mWilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
- 900mOughton Primary and Nursery School
- 600mHitchin Boys' School
- 1.1kmHitchin Girls' School
- 1.6kmThe Priory School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hitchin station is the nearest stop to 8, Westfield Lane, Hitchin at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmHitchin
- 5.2kmLetchworth Garden City
- 7.5kmStevenage
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
