Apartment 5, 42
Apartment 5, 42
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin is a leasehold apartment.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a modern apartment with 796 ft2 of internal area and a balcony.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin is £380,298 and the estimated rental value is £1,730 per month.
The apartment is within 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5.
Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 is located in the borough of North Hertfordshire within the SG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from October 2009 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the 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 Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £399,313 and a rental value of £1,816 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £353,677 and a rental value of £1,609 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin has decreased by £7,888 (2.1%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £17 per month (1.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin was last sold on 7th October 2009 for £230,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since October 2009, the market for similar properties has risen by 71.8%.
- Sold Oct 2009£230,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin within a radius of 500 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Apartment 12, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA, a leasehold flat which sold for £370,000 on the 18th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG5.
- Sold Dec 2025£370,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 12, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LAApartment 12, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA
- Sold Mar 2025£380,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 11, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LAApartment 11, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA
- Sold Sep 2016£390,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 1, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LAApartment 1, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LA
•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 Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin within a radius of 500 metres over the last 2 years.
Most recently, Apartment 3, Church View, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1EU, a leasehold flat, was let by The Letting Quarter in April 2025.
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatApartment 3, Church View, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1EUApartment 3, Church View, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1EU
- Let agreed Apr 2025£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed Flat5B, Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1LT5B, Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1LT
- Let agreed Sep 2024£ Undisclosed | 2 Bed FlatApartment 4, Church View, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1EUApartment 4, Church View, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1EU
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
Location Comparison
Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 has a total of 233 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin is the 65th largest and the 52nd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £75k less expensive than the average property in SG5.
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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
The closest station to Apartment 5, 42, Bancroft, Hitchin is Hitchin station, which is 900 metres away.
- 900mHitchin
- 4.5kmLetchworth Garden City
- 7.3kmStevenage
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.
