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20 Dacre Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QJ
This 26 square metre property in Hitchin carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £370,000 in July 2023, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Ground Floor Flat
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
26 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
Private Garden
Rear
Off Road Parking
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Mar 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2016from Mar 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat
Heating controls changed
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£376,000
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Transaction history
+174.1%(20y)
£370,000Latest
Jul 2023£135,000
Feb 2003£65,500
Sept 1999Source: HM Land Registry
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 Dacre Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 13 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£14,231/£3,074 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
65 (D)/68 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 31% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
26 m²/47 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Lowest among similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.7 t/year/2.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
1 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
Lowest among 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
50.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
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
21 within 3kmP
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
313m
4 mins
P
William Ransom Primary School
811m
10 mins
P
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
830m
10 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
549m
7 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
745m
9 mins
S
The Priory School
1.5km
18 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHitchin Railway Station
Bus Stop183m
2 mins
Convent Close
Bus Stop221m
3 mins
Verulam Road
Bus Stop281m
3 mins
Hitchin Rail Station
Rail312m
4 mins
Water Lane
Bus Stop411m
5 mins
Grove Road
Bus Stop414m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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51 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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