Sold STC Semi-detached

17 BROOK VIEW

HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG4 9NY

3 beds 1 baths 84 m² Listed 6 Apr 2021 (-1931d)

£475,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£475,000 Aug 2021

Price per m²

£5,655/m²

Local average

£630,093 (-24.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,673 of 33,755)

Street crime

81 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Semi-detached
  • SG4 9 Postcode
  • No upward chain
  • Garage
  • Driveway
  • Generous garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

ANOTHER PROPERTY SOLD BY PUTTERILLS Offered for sale with no upward chain, a spacious property in a cu-de-sac location in a desirable location in Hitchin. With accommodation comprising: Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen with access to conservatory, shower room and bedroom on the ground floor. With two further bedrooms, one with en-suite W/C, to the first floor. Externally the property enjoys a private rear garden measuring 95' x 36' with summer house, ample off road parking and garage.

Hitchin is on the London Kings Cross east coast mainline and the fastest service to London Kings Cross takes just 28 minutes, to Cambridge takes 33 minutes and Peterborough, 38 minutes. Hitchin often features as one of the best places to live in the UK and offers a wide selection of excellent shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and places of worship.

Accommodation -

Sitting Room - 16'4" x 9'4" (4.98m x 2.84m) -

Kitchen - 9'7" x 8'9" (2.92m x 2.67m) -

Dining Room - 13'3" x 10'4" (4.04m x 3.15m) -

Conservatory - 8'10" x 7'3" (2.69m x 2.21m) -

Bedroom Two - 10'3" x 8'11" (3.12m x 2.72m) -

Shower Room - 7'5" x 5'5" (2.26m x 1.65m) -

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 13'7" x 9'8" (4.14m x 2.95m) -

Cloakroom - 6'7" x 2'10" (2.01m x 0.86m) -

Bedroom Three - 9'7" x 6'7" (2.92m x 2.01m) -

Externally -

Private Rear Garden - 95' x 36' (28.96m x 10.97m) - Maximum measurements.

Summer House -

Driveway -

Garage -

Tenure - Freehold

Epc - EER: D

Floorplan And Brochure Disclaimer - All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on or form any part of a legal contract. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.

Viewing Information - By appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

Money Laundering Regulations - Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.

All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on or form any part of a legal contract. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.

Listed by

Hitchin

Putterills

Reference: 90449755

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/03/2021

Expiry date: 24/03/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,600

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4044424

Property Details

Street: 17 Brook View

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG4 9NY

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/09/2006

Work Completed: 11/08/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2775816

Property Details

Street: 17 Brook View

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG4 9NY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 20/06/2005

Work Completed: 14/03/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16053440 Recent

Property Details

Street: 17 Brook View

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG4 9NY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/11/2023

Work Completed: 06/11/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/08/2021 (4 years ago) £475,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
114 NINESPRINGS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NX £512,500 10/12/2025 Semi-detached
140 WYMONDLEY ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QQ £535,000 27/06/2025 Semi-detached
3 LINTEN CLOSE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9PA £550,000 19/03/2025 Semi-detached
8 HALSEY DRIVE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QH £525,000 28/11/2023 Semi-detached
145 WYMONDLEY ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QJ £700,000 13/11/2023 Semi-detached
13 MILTON VIEW, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 0QD £520,000 17/08/2023 Semi-detached
131 WYMONDLEY ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QG £720,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
5 HALSEY DRIVE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QH £500,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
43 HALSEY DRIVE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QR £435,000 15/09/2022 Semi-detached
127 NINESPRINGS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NZ £625,000 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
91 NINESPRINGS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NU £580,000 19/07/2022 Semi-detached
96 NINESPRINGS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NU £607,000 15/07/2022 Semi-detached
82 NINESPRINGS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NU £575,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
10 KEATS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 0DR £316,800 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
22 KEATS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 0DR £333,000 15/03/2022 Semi-detached
57 TALISMAN STREET, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 0EZ £490,000 11/03/2022 Semi-detached
35 HALSEY DRIVE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QH £573,000 23/02/2022 Semi-detached
105 NINESPRINGS WAY, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NX £565,000 20/01/2022 Semi-detached
18 KINGS DOWN, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QP £401,000 10/11/2021 Semi-detached
8 KINGS DOWN, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9QP £465,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 24 BROOK VIEW, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NY £420,000 29/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 6 BROOK VIEW, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9NY £600,000 15/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £510,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £526,415 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 33.9%
10y growth 36.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.7%
5y (index) 17.2%
10y (index) 34.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,279/mo
Realistic £1,421/mo
Optimistic £1,563/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Linton Close 0.1 miles
Bus stop St Michaels Road 0.1 miles
Shop Bracey's Motors 0.6 miles
Train station Hitchin 0.8 miles
Shop Sainsbury's Local 0.8 miles
Train station Letchworth Garden City 2.7 miles
University University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus 5.8 miles
Hospital Unknown 7.3 miles
Hospital Widecombe Nursing Home 7.8 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 24
Violence and sexual offences 23
Drugs 8
Shoplifting 8
Other theft 6
Robbery 3
Vehicle crime 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Public order 2
Bicycle theft 1
Other crime 1
Total incidents 81

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Mary Exton Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 15 Nov 2022
William Ransom Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 9 Jan 2015
Kingshott School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Whitehill Junior School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 7 Jul 2017
Purwell Primary School Primary 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Mermaid Close, SG4 £1,975/mo 3 0.27 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Hardy Close, SG4 £1,700/mo 3 0.33 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Eynsford Court, SG4 £595/mo 3 0.77 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Stevenage Road, SG4 £2,000/mo 3 0.86 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,568/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £229,750
Target investor price (1%) £183,800
Gross yield 4.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21.5×
Monthly cashflow £-241/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).