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3 Dukes Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1TP
This 56 square metre property in Hitchin carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £282,000 in February 2016, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
56 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F35
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2020from Sept 2009
Low Energy Lighting
20%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Jun 2022from Jan 2020
EPC improved fromC70toF35
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Main Fuel
GasCommunity
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion
Hot water system changed
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
100%67%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£302,000
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Transaction history
+81.9%(6y)
£282,000Latest
Feb 2016£155,000
Jun 2010£103,000
Dec 2001£68,000
Sept 1998£33,000
Apr 1996Source: 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 Dukes Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 9 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,036/£5,632 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 17% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
10 years/3 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
35 (F)/64 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 6% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
56 m²/61 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.3 t/year/2.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 17% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 72% 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
51.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB
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
18 within 3kmP
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
345m
4 mins
P
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
758m
9 mins
P
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
832m
10 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
439m
5 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
912m
11 mins
S
The Priory School
958m
12 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmGrove Road
Bus Stop226m
3 mins
Bunyan Road
Bus Stop251m
3 mins
Water Lane
Bus Stop252m
3 mins
Convent Close
Bus Stop450m
5 mins
Balmoral Road
Bus Stop481m
6 mins
Hitchin Rail Station
Rail907m
11 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
48 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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