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29a, Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QU
This 64 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 £260,000 in February 2017, up from £205,000 previously.
Property Type
1st Floor Flat
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
64 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Gas Heating
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Period Features
Original architectural details
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2023from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE47toD57
Windows
SinglePartial Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low Energy Lighting
20%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£269,000
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Transaction history
+26.8%(2y)
£260,000Latest
Feb 2017£205,000
Apr 2015£124,999
Feb 2014£142,000
Dec 2005£40,500
Oct 1999£47,500
Dec 1998£17,000
Jul 1996Source: HM Land Registry
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Dec 2021
£230,000
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Jul 2019
£320,000
26b Nightingale Road Hitchin SG5 1QU
Feb 2016
£250,000
29d Nightingale Road Hitchin SG5 1QU
Jun 2000
£36,500
29c Nightingale Road Hitchin SG5 1QU
Jun 2000
£30,000
1 / 2
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 Nightingale Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,063/£4,297 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 80% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
9 years/15 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
57 (D)/63 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 18% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
64 m²/51 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 73% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.8 t/year/3.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 27% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 68% 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
50.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB
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
609m
7 mins
P
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
612m
7 mins
P
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
892m
11 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
525m
6 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
686m
8 mins
S
The Priory School
1.2km
15 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmGrove Road
Bus Stop112m
1 min
Water Lane
Bus Stop131m
2 mins
Convent Close
Bus Stop167m
2 mins
Bunyan Road
Bus Stop270m
3 mins
Verulam Road
Bus Stop374m
5 mins
Hitchin Rail Station
Rail603m
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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