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About 52 Hollow Lane
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
52 Hollow Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hitchin (SG4 9SB). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a basement.
Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 sits 52.7% above the 2013 sale of £275,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 258.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.
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
- Bedrooms2
- StudyYes
- BasementYes
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.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Oct 2024
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 52 Hollow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Jan 2018ExtensionFullGranted
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
First floor rear extension and installation of front light well including low level walls and railings.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
52 Hollow Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£420,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2013)
£275,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
St Mary's Square — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB
Everything within walking distance
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