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5 Chapel Row, Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PW
This 44 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 £185,000 in August 2023, up from £140,000 previously.
Property Type
1st Floor Flat
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
44 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1991–1995
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Allocated Parking
Central Heating
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2021from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromD62toC73
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SecondaryFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
25%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£189,000
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Transaction history
+32.1%(8y)
£185,000Latest
Aug 2023£140,000
Feb 2015£104,000
Jan 2004£78,000
Jun 2003£33,500
Jun 1995Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in SG5 1PW
1 Chapel Row Whinbush Road Hitchin SG5 1PW
Nov 2025
£155,000
6 Chapel Row Whinbush Road Hitchin SG5 1PW
Mar 2016
£152,000
8 Chapel Row Whinbush Road Hitchin SG5 1PW
Jul 2015
£138,000
10 Chapel Row Whinbush Road Hitchin SG5 1PW
Jun 2013
£125,000
3 Chapel Row Whinbush Road Hitchin SG5 1PW
Dec 2009
£117,500
7 Chapel Row Whinbush Road Hitchin SG5 1PW
Aug 2007
£123,500
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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 Chapel Row
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 7 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,205/£3,077 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 17% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
73 (C)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 71% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
44 m²/43 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 86% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.6 t/year/2.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 71% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
2 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
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
51.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB
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
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
574m
7 mins
P
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
604m
7 mins
P
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
808m
10 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
470m
6 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
610m
7 mins
S
The Priory School
1.3km
15 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmConvent Close
Bus Stop109m
1 min
Grove Road
Bus Stop115m
1 min
Water Lane
Bus Stop211m
3 mins
Bunyan Road
Bus Stop229m
3 mins
Verulam Road
Bus Stop303m
4 mins
Hitchin Rail Station
Rail612m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
49 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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