29 FISHPONDS ROAD
HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 1NR
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
175 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£747,500 Aug 2021
Price per m²
£4,457/m²
Local average
£509,867 (+53%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,840 of 33,755)
Street crime
176 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 6 Bedrooms
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Sitting Room
- Utility Room
- Cloakroom Wc
- Bathroom
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This stunning period property located a stones throw away from the town center and would be perfect for a family. Property compromises of 2 reception rooms, kitchen/diner, utility area and a W/C. To the first floor you will find 3 large sized double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom. The second floor has 2 further bedrooms and a large storage space. To the rear we you have a good sized rear garden. EPC awaited.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
HIT190108/2
Listed by
Hitchin
National Home Move - LSL Franchise
Reference: 84027749
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 18/10/2019
Expiry date: 17/10/2029
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (30)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
FENSA Certificates
This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #15009218 Recent
Property Details
Street: 29 Fishponds Road
Town: HITCHIN
Postcode: SG5 1NR
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 30/01/2022
Work Completed: 14/12/2021
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #15621611 Recent
Property Details
Street: 29 Fishponds Road
Town: HITCHIN
Postcode: SG5 1NR
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 19/02/2023
Work Completed: 06/02/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16721958 Recent
Property Details
Street: 29 Fishponds Road
Town: HITCHIN
Postcode: SG5 1NR
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 16/03/2025
Work Completed: 13/02/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #17051877 Recent
Property Details
Street: 29 Fishponds Road
Town: HITCHIN
Postcode: SG5 1NR
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows
Certificate Issued: 16/11/2025
Work Completed: 06/11/2025
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 | 09/08/2021 (4 years ago) | £747,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 14 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR | £490,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 23 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR | £495,000 | 22/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 DUKES LANE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TP | £473,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TR | £554,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 BUNYAN ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NN | £500,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 YORK ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1XB | £1,000,502 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 24 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR | £550,000 | 19/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 52 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TR | £815,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 37 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TR | £680,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 DUKES LANE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TP | £425,000 | 22/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £511,667 (3 sales)
Area average: £635,357 (7 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Phoenix PH | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Woodside Osteopathic Clinic | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Hitchin | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Letchworth Garden City | 2.8 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | Widecombe Nursing Home | 7.0 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 8.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total incidents | 176 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School | Nursery | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 6 Dec 2013 |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2019 |
| Hitchin Boys' School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 29 Feb 2016 |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 20 Nov 2023 |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 25 Feb 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Flat, Ickleford Road, SG5 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Nightingale Road, SG5 | £500/mo | 1 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Nightingale Road, SG5 | £550/mo | 1 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Nightingale Road, SG5 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Grove Road, SG5 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Nightingale Road, SG5 | £1,250/mo | 1 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Maisonette, Maxwells Path, SG5 | £1,500/mo | 1 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Walsh Close, SG5 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Keats Way, SG4 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,028/mo (9 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).