Apartment 4, 42
Apartment 4, 42
Description & Estimates







Public records show Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin to be a modern leasehold apartment with 1,022 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a balcony.
Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £448,082 and an estimated rental value of £2,089 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The apartment sits within 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5.
Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from January 2010 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2021.
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
In very good condition, we estimate Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin would be worth £470,486, with a potential rental value of £2,193 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £416,716, with a rental value of £1,943 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 Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin has moved down by £10,924 (2.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £12 (0.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.6%.
Energy Efficiency
Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Jan 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin last changed hands on 29th January 2010, selling for £215,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 13.5% since January 2010.
- Sold Jan 2010£215,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 500 metres of Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Apartment 4, Manor Court 26B, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1JW, a leasehold flat, sold at £485,000 on the 19th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
- Sold Sep 2025£485,000 | 3 Bed FlatManor Court 26B, BancroftApartment 4, Manor Court 26B, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1JW
- Sold Aug 2023£510,000 | 3 Bed Flat42, BancroftApartment 7, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA
- Sold Sep 2021£462,500 | 3 Bed FlatStarlings Bridge, Nightingale RoadFlat 24, Starlings Bridge, Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QW
•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 500 metres of Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
The newest of these is 46, Garrison Court, Hitchin, SG4 9AA, a leasehold flat let by The Letting Quarter in January 2026.
- Let agreed Jan 2026£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatGarrison Court46, Garrison Court, Hitchin, SG4 9AA
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed HouseRear Of 3, Bearton AvenueHigh Trees, Rear Of 3, Bearton Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1NZ
- Let agreed Sep 2024£ Undisclosed | 3 Bed HouseBearton Avenue3A, Bearton Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1NZ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin as the 29th largest and the 23rd most expensive of the 233 addresses on Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5.
Against the SG5 postcode district average, it is £8k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mWilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
- 700mSamuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
- 700mHighbury Infant School and Nursery
- 100mHitchin Boys' School
- 600mHitchin Girls' School
- 1.3kmThe Priory School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hitchin station is the nearest stop to Apartment 4, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin at 900 metres away.
- 900mHitchin
- 4.5kmLetchworth Garden City
- 7.3kmStevenage
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.

