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27 FISHPONDS ROAD

HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 1NR

4 beds Listed 9 Oct 2010 (-5726d)

£390,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Last sold

£372,500 Jul 2011

Local average

£1,256,875 (-69%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,840 of 33,755)

Street crime

177 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Edwardian Semi Detached
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • Utility/Cloakroom
  • Four Bedrooms
  • First Floor Bathroom
  • Good Sized Garden

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A substantial four bedroom semi detached Edwardian house situated in a convenient location within walking distance of comprehensive town centre amenities, the station and excellent schooling. The extensive family accommodation blends a number of original features such as a superb staircase and timber panelled doors, with more contemporary detailing to create an elegant and stylish family home.
Entrance PorchQuarry tiled step. Glazed timber front door to:
Entrance Hall29'9 (9.07m) in depth. Attractive timber staircase with storage cupboard under. Radiator. Picture rail. Ceiling cornice. Original timber panelled doors to:
Dining Room15'3 x 13'4 (4.65m x 4.06m)
Into secondary glazed bay window to front. Radiator. Picture rail. Ceiling cornice. Serving hatch to kitchen.
Sitting Room14'2 x 12'4 (4.32m x 3.76m)
Double glazed windows and casement door to rear garden. Chimney breast with feature cast iron fireplace, decorative tiles and timber surround. Radiator. Picture rail. Ceiling cornice.
Kitchen10'11 x 10' (3.33m x 3.05m)
Fitted with a comprehensive range of timber fronted wall and base units. Laminate work surfaces with tiled splash backs and concealed lighting. Inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink with drainer. Space for fridge/freezer and gas/electric cooker. Plumbed for dishwasher. Window to rear and side. Coved ceiling. Open plan to:
Breakfast Room7'9 x 6'6 (2.36m x 1.98m)
Currently being used as a study area. Glazed door to side. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Glazed door to:
LobbyWindows on two sides. Glazed roof. Door to:
Utility/Cloakroom10'10 x 5'6 (3.30m x 1.68m)
Two windows to side. High level wc. Provision for wash hand basin. Plumbed for washing machine and space for dryer. Radiator. Wall mounted gas fired boiler and timer.
Spacious LandingRadiator. Timber banister and newal posts. Coved ceiling. Loft access and skylight. Original timber panelled doors to:
Bedroom One15'3 x 11'10 (4.65m x 3.61m)
Into secondary glazed bay window to front. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom Two12'7 x 12'5 (3.84m x 3.78m)
Window to rear overlooking tennis courts and playing fields beyond. Radiator. Chimney breast. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom Three10'10 x 10'2 (3.30m x 3.10m)
Window to rear overlooking tennis courts and playing fields. Radiator. Chimney breast. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom Four8'10 x 5'11 (2.69m x 1.80m)
Window to front. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
BathroomWindow to side. White suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with shower over. Tiled walls. Airing cupboard. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Coved ceiling.
Front GardenGravel area with brick boundary wall and box hedging. Tiled pathway and gate. Side access gate to:
Rear Garden73' in depth (22.25m in depth)
Laid to lawn with shrub borders and established trees. Paved area. Timber garden shed. Timber fencing to side and brick boundary wall to rear adjoining tennis courts. External light by side door and tap.
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Listed by

Hitchin

Putterills

Reference: 31453733

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/07/2011 (14 years ago) £372,500

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
65B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL £150,500 11/03/2022 Other
OSIER COURT, 64 FLAT 11 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LF £12,198 25/02/2022 Other
OSIER COURT, 64 FLAT 13 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LF £48,790 25/02/2022 Other
OSIER COURT, 64 FLAT 1 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LF £60,988 25/02/2022 Other
OSIER COURT, 64 FLAT 21 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LF £18,295 25/02/2022 Other
Same street 24 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR £550,000 19/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 29 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR £747,500 09/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £570,625 (4 sales)

Area average: £58,154 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 35.6%
10y growth -86.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 13%
10y (index) 29.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,274/mo
Realistic £1,415/mo
Optimistic £1,557/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Phoenix PH 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 46
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 177

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 0.2 miles Good — 6 Feb 2019
Hitchin Boys' School Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 29 Feb 2016
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 20 Nov 2023
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 25 Feb 2014

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £176,875
Target investor price (1%) £141,500
  • 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).