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Maples Court, Flat 26, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF
This 40 square metre property in Hitchin carries an energy performance rating of B, indicating very good energy efficiency standards. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £125,000 in December 2024.
Property Type
1st Floor Flat
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
40 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 2003–2006
Communal Garden
Shared with other residents
Parking Available
Lift Access
Elevator within the building
Concierge Service
On-site concierge or porter
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2022from Mar 2010
Hot Water
PoorAverage
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£132,000
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Transaction history
+0.0%(13y)
£125,000Latest
Dec 2024£125,000
Sept 2011£133,000
Jun 2008£120,000
May 2005£98,500
Nov 2002£53,500
Dec 1997Source: HM Land Registry
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Oct 2025
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Jul 2025
£295,000
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Nov 2024
£275,000
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Nov 2024
£140,000
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Jun 2024
£200,000
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Jun 2024
£305,000
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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 Bedford Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 52 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,125/£3,593 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 29% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 4% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
86 (B)/78 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
40 m²/52 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 14% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.1 t/year/2.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 94% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
2 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 34% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (flats) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
43.8dB
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
17 within 3kmP
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
242m
3 mins
P
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
390m
5 mins
P
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
847m
10 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
318m
4 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
973m
12 mins
S
The Priory School
1.3km
16 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmWaitrose
Bus Stop43m
1 min
West Hill
Bus Stop66m
1 min
Grammar School Walk
Bus Stop192m
2 mins
Football Club
Bus Stop356m
4 mins
Bancroft
Bus Stop402m
5 mins
Hermitage Road
Bus Stop457m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
47 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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