Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5
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Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5

By Satchells Estate Agents

£ 150,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Satchells Estate Agents says ..

A one double bedroom, second floor retirement apartment located in a private development centrally within the town centre and Waitrose supermarket. The apartment benefits from no onward chain, close to Butts Park, with a 24-hour Careline system and is presented in good condition. There is a co...

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom retirement apartment in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is located on Bedford Road within the Hitchin Highbury area. The property’s location offers several advantages including proximity to well-regarded schools and Hitchin railway station, providing convenient access to commuting routes. The apartment itself appears to be in good condition, though aesthetically it shows its age and could benefit from some modernisation to enhance its appeal and market value. Images showcase a neat and clean interior, including a living room, kitchen with appliances, bedroom with built in wardrobes, and a modern shower room. Whilst there is a lack of private outdoor space, the development offers communal gardens which are visible in photos. The listing price of £150,000 appears competitively priced considering comparable properties in the area, though the limited private outdoor space and slightly dated finishes may impact on its potential market value. Overall, the property presents a viable option for those seeking a low maintenance retirement apartment in a convenient location. Potential buyers should carefully consider the lack of extensive private outdoor space and the relatively small living area when deciding if it suits their needs. The absence of detailed information regarding specifics like service charges, lease length, and parking facilities necessitates that further investigation of these points should be undertaken by prospective purchasers.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
6
Location
7
Land
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
373.18

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
352,488.00 £
Decreased by 23.33 %
from 459,775.00 £
Est sale value
188,082.72 £
Increased by 4.78 %
from 179,499.58 £
Average area rental value
1,275.00 £/mo
Decreased by 12.25 %
from 1,453.00 £/mo
Est letting value
373.18 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 373.18 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.34 %
Increased by 14.51 %
from 3.79 %
Crime Rate
6.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 6.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Satchells Estate Agents created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed And Infant SchoolCommunity SchoolOutstanding0.39 KM
Wilshere-Dacre Junior AcademyAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.42 KM
Hitchin Boys' SchoolAcademy ConverterOutstanding0.50 KM
York Road Nursery SchoolLocal Authority Nursery SchoolOutstanding0.72 KM
Nh7 York Road Family CentreChildren's Centre0.83 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Bedford Road £ 161,68100.00 KM
Crabbes Close £ 000.00 KM
Bedford Road £ 547,47500.00 KM
Whitings Court £ 193,45700.00 KM
Firs Close £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Hitchin6086HIT2.18 KM
Letchworth Garden City6089LET6.79 KM
Arlesey6171ARL8.61 KM
Stevenage6092SVG10.00 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 £ 325,000BUY6 / 100.00 KM
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 £ 185,000BUY6 / 100.00 KM
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 £ 285,000BUYUnknown0.00 KM
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 £ 150,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Maples Court, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 £ 169,950BUYUnknown0.00 KM

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