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2 Half Acre, Hitchin, SG5 2XL
This 219 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 £1,098,750 in October 2021, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
219 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1996–2002
Private Garden
Rear · West-facing
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Outbuildings
Sheds, workshops or storage
Scenic Views
Noteworthy views from the property
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2021from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD63toC73
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%92%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,319,000
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Transaction history
+66.1%(10y)
£1,098,750Latest
Oct 2021£661,500
Feb 2012£299,950
May 1998Source: 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 Half Acre
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 7 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,017/£3,973 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 29% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
73 (C)/70 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
219 m²/228 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 14% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
6.0 t/year/6.7 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 71% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
10 rooms/9 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 93% 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
52.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
44.4dB
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
15 within 3kmP
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
707m
9 mins
P
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
1.2km
14 mins
P
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
1.2km
15 mins
S
Hitchin Boys' School
1.1km
13 mins
S
Hitchin Girls' School
1.5km
18 mins
S
The Priory School
2.0km
24 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmMoormead Close
Bus Stop300m
4 mins
West Hill
Bus Stop772m
9 mins
Waitrose
Bus Stop869m
10 mins
Grammar School Walk
Bus Stop912m
11 mins
ASDA
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
Bancroft
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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45 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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