Let End of terrace

22 FISHPONDS ROAD

HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 1NR

2 beds 1 baths 797 sq ft Listed 10 Dec 2024 (-546d)

£1,650 pcm

Reduced on 28 Feb 2025

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for rent (SG5 1NR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 22 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 1NR |
| Price | £1,650 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 74 m² |
| Last sold | £380,000 Apr 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £2,606/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,175

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9926-1208-7404-9970-0104)

## Description

This superb two-bedroom character cottage is just a stone's throw from Hitchin town and a short distance from Hitchin train station. The property is presented beautifully throughout and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Available now and offered unfurnished. The full property comprises, entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen with white goods including counter top dishwasher, a breathtaking bathroom with four piece suite and two bedrooms.  No pets.  EPC rating: E.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/155837777/648727) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10496001
- **Address:** 22 Fishponds Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1NR
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/08/2014
- **Work Completed:** 12/08/2014
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9491535
- **Address:** 22 Fishponds Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1NR
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/04/2013
- **Work Completed:** 29/03/2013
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,274/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,415/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,557/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/mo

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £22/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

74 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,840 of 33,755)

Street crime

177 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Two Bedrooms
Garden
Stunning Condition
Walking Distance Of Hitchin Town & Station
Two Reception Rooms
Beautiful Bathroom

Additional details

Garden: Private garden

Description

Listed by

Hitchin

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 155837777

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/12/2024

Current heating cost: £2,606/year

Potential heating cost: £1,006/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,175

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10496001

Property Details

Street: 22 Fishponds Road

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG5 1NR

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 25/08/2014

Work Completed: 12/08/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9491535

Property Details

Street: 22 Fishponds Road

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG5 1NR

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/04/2013

Work Completed: 29/03/2013

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.

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: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SG5 1NR

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

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