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8 Gladstone Drive, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4FQ
This 142 square metre property in Fairfield, Hitchin, 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 £560,000 in December 2014, up from £425,000 previously.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
142 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 2003–2006
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Balcony
Private outdoor balcony space
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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Sept 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£654,000
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Transaction history
+31.8%(8y)
£560,000Latest
Dec 2014£425,000
Jul 2006Source: HM Land Registry
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Mar 2021
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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 Gladstone Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 8 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,944/£3,804 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 75% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
11 years/6 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 88% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
75 (C)/74 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
142 m²/137 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 63% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.5 t/year/3.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
8 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 69% 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 Fairfield, Hitchin
This property is located in Fairfield, a village in Central Bedfordshire, England, within the SG 5 postcode area.
Fairfield, Bedfordshire is a village and civil parish situated in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The locality falls within the SG 5 postal district. The village is characterised by its rural setting and community character, as indicated by its description as a village and civil parish. Residents in Fairfield experience a tranquil environment typical of small settlements in the Central Bedfordshire area. The postal district SG 5 places the village within the broader geographic context of the South East England region.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.4dB
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
14 within 3kmP
Fairfield Park Lower School
125m
2 mins
P
Stonehill School
834m
10 mins
P
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
1.5km
17 mins
S
Etonbury Academy
2.2km
27 mins
S
Pix Brook Academy
2.2km
27 mins
S
Fearnhill School
2.6km
31 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmDickens Boulevard
Bus Stop47m
1 min
North Drive
Bus Stop280m
3 mins
Firecrest
Bus Stop987m
12 mins
Bittern Way
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
Peggles Lane
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
Western Close
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
44 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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