New Court
PIRTON ROAD, HITCHIN, HOLWELL, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 3SS
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
TBC
Last sold
£499,950 Sep 2012
Local average
£728,340 (+33.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,048 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Over 2800sq ft of Accommodation
- Superb Plot with Huge Potential
- Large Lounge/Diner With Feature Fire Place
- Four Bedrooms
- Ensuite to Principal Bedroom
- Carrige Driveway With Potential To Add Detached Garage
- Two Garden Rooms
- Garden Terrace
- Potential To Have Annex
- Multiple Options For Working From Home
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property sits on a generous plot of half an acre and presents generous room dimensions coupled with superb versatility. The accommodation comprises two entrance halls, very large lounge/diner, breakfast room, kitchen, utility room, w/c, studio and study. There are currently four bedrooms with an ensuite to the principal bedroom, this can be reconfigured to allow for a separate annex. The external grounds benefit from multiple working sheds and two fantastic garden rooms, one also having a delightful terrace above. A carriage drive allows for multiple vehicles to park and there is also ample space to build a detached garage.
Holwell is a sought-after hamlet off the Bedford Road, linked to Pirton village, approximately 3 miles north of Hitchin. It offers a peaceful rural environment close to amenities. There is a local church (St Peters), a village hall, a recreation ground as well as a vibrant bowls club and cricket pavilion, all to be enjoyed by the local community. Holwell embraces the community and shares village social activities with nearby Pirton, where there is an excellent primary school.
A short drive will bring you to the stunning market town of Hitchin. Offering a wide selection of excellent shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and places of worship, Hitchin has recently been named the second best place to live in the UK and 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.
The property sits on a generous plot of half an acre and presents generous room dimensions coupled with superb versatility. The accommodation comprises two entrance halls, very large lounge/diner, breakfast room, kitchen, utility room, w/c, studio and study. There are currently four bedrooms with an ensuite to the principal bedroom, this can be reconfigured to allow for a separate annex. The external grounds benefit from multiple working sheds and two fantastic garden rooms, one also having a delightful terrace above. A carriage drive allows for multiple vehicles to park and there is also ample space to build a detached garage.
Holwell is a sought-after hamlet off the Bedford Road, linked to Pirton village, approximately 3 miles north of Hitchin. It offers a peaceful rural environment close to amenities. There is a local church (St Peters), a village hall, a recreation ground as well as a vibrant bowls club and cricket pavilion, all to be enjoyed by the local community. Holwell embraces the community and shares village social activities with nearby Pirton, where there is an excellent primary school.
A short drive will bring you to the stunning market town of Hitchin. Offering a wide selection of excellent shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and places of worship, Hitchin has recently been named the second best place to live in the UK and 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.
Listed by
Hitchin
Putterills
Reference: 126908627
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES, PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HOLWELL | 59 | 76 | 157 m² | — | Detached |
| Colindale, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 84 | 84 | 331 m² | — | Detached |
| Deblins Green, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 69 | 80 | 256 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Glebe Lodge, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 55 | 81 | 118 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Detached |
| Harvest Farm, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 68 | 71 | 438 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Detached |
| Hillcrest, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 86 | 90 | 249 m² | — | Detached |
| Kingsmead, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 78 | 81 | 247 m² | — | Detached |
| Kingsmead, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 61 | 77 | 213 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| Meadow View, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 86 | 91 | 254 m² | — | Detached |
| Mount Pleasant, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 65 | 75 | 238 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| New Rectory, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 49 | 91 | 148 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Orchard Cottage, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 68 | 80 | 119 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Roseacre, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 87 | 91 | 348 m² | — | Detached |
| Roseacre, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 62 | 80 | 102 m² | — | Detached |
| The Limes, Pirton Road, Holwell, HITCHIN | 86 | 90 | 270 m² | — | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
113% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/09/2012 (13 years ago) | £499,950 | -10.7% |
| Sold | 20/07/2004 (21 years ago) | £560,000 | +138.3% |
| Sold | 28/05/1999 (27 years ago) | £235,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street GLEBE LODGE PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £640,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street WAYSMEET PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £795,000 | 20/09/2023 | Detached |
| PETER HOUSE HOLWELL ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SL | £600,000 | 21/02/2022 | Detached |
| CAMBRIDGE COTTAGES FENSTANTON 2 HOLWELL ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SL | £510,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| Same street PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES 1 PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £765,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £733,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £555,000 (2 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: 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: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Pirton Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Rand's Meadow | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Pirton Village Stores | 1.3 miles |
| Shop | Stondon Local | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Hitchin | 2.8 miles |
| Train station | Letchworth Garden City | 3.3 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 4.8 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus | 5.8 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 9.9 miles |
| Hospital | Spire Hospital | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stondon Lower School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 19 Nov 2012 |
| Pirton School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 28 Nov 2023 |
| Ickleford Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
| The Priory School | Secondary | 1.8 miles | Good — 19 Apr 2013 |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
- 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).
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