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3 Bessemer Close, Hitchin, SG5 1AG
This 114 square metre property in Hitchin carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £325,000 in April 2006.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
114 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1991–1995
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Aug 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2015from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromE53toC72
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
21%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£610,000
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Transaction history
£325,000Latest
Apr 2006Source: HM Land Registry
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19 Bessemer Close Hitchin SG5 1AG
Aug 2024
£775,000
49 Bessemer Close Hitchin SG5 1AG
Aug 2024
£705,000
29 Bessemer Close Hitchin SG5 1AG
Jul 2024
£645,000
27 Bessemer Close Hitchin SG5 1AG
Mar 2024
£750,000
28 Bessemer Close Hitchin SG5 1AG
Mar 2024
£795,000
52 Bessemer Close Hitchin SG5 1AG
Aug 2023
£757,500
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Bessemer Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 23 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,851/£4,060 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 22% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
20 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 87% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
72 (C)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 76% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
114 m²/137 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 17% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.4 t/year/4.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 87% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 17% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.3dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.3dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
11 months of data for Hitchin
Total Crimes
36
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual14(39%)
Criminal Damage & Arson6(17%)
Other Theft5(14%)
Burglary4(11%)
Public Order4(11%)
Other Crime2(6%)
Theft from Person1(3%)
Recent Incidents
Other Theft
Dec 2025On or near Bancroft
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Bancroft
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Bancroft
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Chambers Lane
Burglary
Nov 2025On or near Brampton Park Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Brampton Park Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
19 within 3kmP
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
107m
1 min
P
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
316m
4 mins
P
Ickleford Primary School
845m
10 mins
S
The Priory School
323m
4 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
1.5km
18 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
1.9km
23 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmOur Lady School
Bus Stop224m
3 mins
The Priory School
Bus Stop413m
5 mins
Burford Way
Bus Stop467m
6 mins
Strathmore School
Bus Stop471m
6 mins
Burford Grange
Bus Stop560m
7 mins
Truemans Road
Bus Stop637m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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49 points of interest nearby
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