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3 Rands Meadow, Holwell, Hitchin, SG5 3SH
This 53 square metre property in Holwell, Hitchin, Hitchin carries an energy performance rating of B, indicating very good energy efficiency standards. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as social housing.
Property Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
53 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Mar 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2015from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromC76toB85
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£259,000
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Transaction history
No sales history 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 Rands Meadow
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 44 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
85 (B)/75 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 82% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
53 m²/69 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 9% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
0.8 t/year/2.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 88% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 23% 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 Holwell, Hitchin
This property is located in Holwell, Hitchin, SG 5, within the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England.
Hitchin is a market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The town dates from at least the 7th century. It lies in the valley of the River Hiz at the north‑eastern end of the Chiltern Hills. It is 16 miles (26 km) north‑west of the county town of Hertford, and 35 miles (56 km) north of London. The population at the 2021 census was 35,220. Holwell, a locality within Hitchin, shares this setting, benefiting from the town’s historic character and its position near the Chiltern Hills. The area is served by the SG 5 postcode, placing it within the broader Hertfordshire postal district. Residents enjoy proximity to the River Hiz valley, and the town’s long history as a market hub suggests a well‑established community with traditional amenities and a sense of continuity.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.3dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.6dB
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
7 within 3kmP
Ickleford Primary School
2.0km
24 mins
P
Stondon Lower School
2.4km
29 mins
P
Pirton School
2.7km
32 mins
S
The Priory School
2.7km
33 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmRand's Meadow
Bus Stop146m
2 mins
St Peter's Church
Bus Stop395m
5 mins
Rectory
Bus Stop439m
5 mins
Holwell Turn
Bus Stop566m
7 mins
Holwell Turn
Bus Stop653m
8 mins
New Wrights Farm
Bus Stop1.6km
19 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
37 points of interest nearby
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