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Roseacre, Pirton Road, Holwell, Hitchin, SG5 3SS
This 348 square metre property in Holwell, Hitchin, Hitchin carries an energy performance rating of B, indicating very good energy efficiency standards. The property is heated by a gas central heating system. The property last sold for £475,000 in September 2015.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
348 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
B87
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Tenure
—
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2019from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD62toB87
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
42%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,374,000
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Transaction history
+5.6%(1y)
£475,000Latest
Sept 2015£450,000
Mar 2015£325,000
Dec 2002Source: 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 Pirton Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 14 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,365/£3,816 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 8% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
11 years/7 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 83% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
87 (B)/68 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
348 m²/223 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 93% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.0 t/year/6.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 79% 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
41.9dB
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
6 within 3kmP
Ickleford Primary School
2.2km
27 mins
P
Pirton School
2.2km
27 mins
P
Stondon Lower School
2.3km
28 mins
S
The Priory School
2.7km
33 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmRectory
Bus Stop84m
1 min
St Peter's Church
Bus Stop300m
4 mins
Rand's Meadow
Bus Stop580m
7 mins
Holwell Turn
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
New Wrights Farm
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
Holwell Turn
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
36 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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