Walnut Cottage, Hitchin
Walnut Cottage, Hitchin
Description & Estimates
Public records show Walnut Cottage, Hitchin to be a period freehold house with 1,334 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 346 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Walnut Cottage, Hitchin has an estimated sale value of £625,952 and an estimated rental value of £2,395 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Bakers Lane, Codicote, Hitchin, SG4 lies in the borough of North Hertfordshire, within the SG4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Walnut Cottage, Hitchin has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2014.
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 Walnut Cottage, Hitchin would be worth £657,249, with a potential rental value of £2,514 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £582,135, with a rental value of £2,227 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 Walnut Cottage, Hitchin has declined by £16,749 (2.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £18 (0.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.6%.
Plot Size
Walnut Cottage, Hitchin occupies a 346 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Energy Efficiency
Walnut Cottage, Hitchin has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Nov 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Walnut Cottage, Hitchin last changed hands on 2nd March 2015, selling for £512,000. 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 risen by 42.9% since March 2015.
- Sold Mar 2015£512,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.2 kilometres of Walnut Cottage, Hitchin across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 7, St. Albans Road, Hitchin, SG4 8UT, a freehold house, sold at £670,000 on the 22nd August 2025.
Read more about house prices in SG4.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Walnut Cottage, Hitchin as the largest and the most expensive of the 3 addresses on Bakers Lane, Codicote, Hitchin, SG4.
Against the SG4 postcode district average, it is £102k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mCodicote Church of England Primary School
- 2.8kmOaklands Primary School
- 2.8kmWelwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 3.7kmMonk's Walk School
- 6.3kmBarnwell School
- 6.5kmRidgeway Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Knebworth station is the nearest stop to Walnut Cottage, Hitchin at 3.9 kilometres away.
- 3.9kmKnebworth
- 4.2kmWelwyn North
- 5.8kmWelwyn Garden City
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
