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About 29a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
29a is a four-bedroom detached house in Hitchin (SG4 9QX). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1617 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2011) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 6.4% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £946,000 sits 83.7% above the 2012 sale of £515,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 18.1% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private garden
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
29a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Feb 2021
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£946,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 12 years.
Last sold (2012)
£515,000
Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Benslow Rise homes
Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
29a is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£3,428
Street avg £5,316
Floor Area
150 m²
Street avg 146 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hitchin district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Hitchin Railway Station — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SG4 9QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 51 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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