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8 Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG
This 115 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 £115,000 in March 1998.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
115 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Jul 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£581,000
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Transaction history
£115,000Latest
Mar 1998Source: HM Land Registry
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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 Street
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 33 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,000/£5,167 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
28 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
55 (D)/58 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 24% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
115 m²/81 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 91% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.8 t/year/4.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 20% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 92% 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
51.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB
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
19m
< 1 min
P
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
492m
6 mins
P
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
667m
8 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
553m
7 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
1.2km
15 mins
S
The Priory School
1.3km
16 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmWest Hill
Bus Stop257m
3 mins
Waitrose
Bus Stop280m
3 mins
Football Club
Bus Stop362m
4 mins
Grammar School Walk
Bus Stop438m
5 mins
Fishponds Road
Bus Stop477m
6 mins
Moormead Close
Bus Stop538m
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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