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Grooms Cottage, Hoo Lane, Offley, Hitchin, SG5 3EB
This 91 square metre property in Offley, Hitchin, Hitchin carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as a private rental.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
91 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built Before 1900
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2020from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromF29toE43
Main Fuel
DualWood
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Windows
SecondaryPartial Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£500,000
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Transaction history
No sales history found
Nearby in SG5 3EB
No nearby sales found
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 Hoo Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 3 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
43 (E)/50 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 17% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
91 m²/97 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.1 t/year/6.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 83% 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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About Offley, Hitchin
This property is located in Offley, a part of Hitchin, where the character of a village blends with the conveniences of a market town in Hertfordshire.
Offley, Hitchin is a locality within the SG 5 postal district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies in the valley of the River Hiz at the north‑eastern end of the Chiltern Hills, a setting that gives the area a rural character. The nearest larger settlement is Hitchin, a market town in the North Hertfordshire district. Hitchin has a long history dating back to at least the 7th century and had a population of 35,220 at the 2021 census. The town is 16 miles (26 km) north‑west of Hertford, the county town, and 35 miles (56 km) north of London, placing it within commuting distance of the capital while retaining a more tranquil environment.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
42.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.5dB
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
1 within 3kmP
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
1.1km
13 mins
Transport Links
10 within 3kmPost Office
Bus Stop951m
11 mins
Mill Farm
Bus Stop1.3km
16 mins
Old School
Bus Stop2.1km
26 mins
New Cottages
Bus Stop2.2km
26 mins
Hollybush Hill
Bus Stop2.2km
27 mins
Wantsend Farm
Bus Stop2.3km
27 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
11 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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