Sold STC End of terrace

28 FISHPONDS ROAD

HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 1NR

3 beds 840 sq ft Listed 26 Sep 2016 (-3543d)

£385,000

Reduced on 10 Nov 2016

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

78 m²

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£375,000 Feb 2017

Price per m²

£4,936/m²

Local average

£370,534 (+3.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,840 of 33,755)

Street crime

177 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 3 Bedroom End Terrace
  • Central Hitchin
  • Lovely Garden
  • Chain Free

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A 3 bedroom end of terrace house in a very central location of Hitchin. This property is offered chain free and would suit a family or an investor perfectly. Fishponds Road is a very popular location as its situated close to the vibrant town centre and also the mainline station to London.


DESCRIPTION
A large 3 bedroom period property situated very centrally in Hitchin. This house would be ideal for a commuter as the station is only a short walk away. Internally this END OF TERRACE house benefits from a large reception room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom and 3 good size bedrooms. This property offers huge potential as there is also the added benefit of a CELLAR. Outside is a very private sunny garden to the rear. Call Connells now to view.

Description  
A large 3 bedroom period property situated very centrally in Hitchin. This house would be ideal for a commuter as the station is only a short walk away. Internally this END OF TERRACE house benefits from a large reception room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom and 3 good size bedrooms. This property offers huge potential with a fantastic sunny garden to the rear. Call Connells now to view.

Entrance Hall  
Stairs to 1st floor, door and window to front aspect, radiator and laminated flooring.

Lounge  15' 4" into bay x 10' 8" max ( 4.67m into bay x 3.25m max )
Double glazed bay window to front aspect, gas fire place, radiator and tv point.

Dining Room  12' 9" x 11' 5" max ( 3.89m x 3.48m max )
Double glazed window to rear aspect and radiator.

Cellar: 
Accessed from the dining room and offering huge potential for conversion to a playroom or home office.

Kitchen  12' 5" x 7' 4" max ( 3.78m x 2.24m max )
Fully fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units, double glazed window to side aspect, 1 and 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, work surfaces, splash back tiling, gas cooker point, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, radiator, larder cupboard and door to garden and bathroom.

Bathroom (downstairs)  
Double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, bath with mixer taps, shower over bath, wash hand basin, vanity unit, full tiling, door to separate w/c

Landing  
Stairs from hall, double glazed window to rear aspect and loft access.

Bedroom 1 11' 11" x 10' 10" max ( 3.63m x 3.30m max )
Double glazed window to front aspect, built in wardrobe and radiator.

Bedroom 2 11' 5" x 9' 7" max ( 3.48m x 2.92m max )
Double glazed window to rear aspect and radiator.

Bedroom 3 11' 11" x 5' 9" ( 3.63m x 1.75m )
Double glazed window to front aspect and radiator.

Outside:  

Rear Garden  
Two patio areas, one to nearside of house and one to rear, lawned area with mature borders, green house and timber shed.


DIRECTIONS
From our Hitchin office head down Bancroft past Sainsbury's and turn left at the roundabout into Fishponds Road. The property is on the right.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Hitchin

Connells

Reference: 56250229

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/10/2016

Current heating cost: £1,180/year

Potential heating cost: £470/year

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (40)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13309281

Property Details

Street: 28 Fishponds Road

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG5 1NR

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 31/12/2018

Work Completed: 28/11/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13380494

Property Details

Street: 28 Fishponds Road

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG5 1NR

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/02/2019

Work Completed: 14/01/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13447499

Property Details

Street: 28 Fishponds Road

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG5 1NR

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 26/03/2019

Work Completed: 27/02/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13923125

Property Details

Street: 28 Fishponds Road

Town: HITCHIN

Postcode: SG5 1NR

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/12/2019

Work Completed: 16/12/2019

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 28/02/2017 (9 years ago) £375,000

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
5 DUKES LANE, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TP £235,000 05/09/2025 Terraced
60 BUNYAN ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NN £360,000 08/11/2023 Terraced
39 BUNYAN ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NW £560,000 08/09/2023 Terraced
Same street 14 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR £490,000 11/08/2023 Terraced
21 BUNYAN ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NW £461,000 22/05/2023 Terraced
Same street 23 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR £495,000 22/03/2023 Semi-detached
48 BUNYAN ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NW £401,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
2 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TJ £443,000 21/11/2022 Terraced
10 LANCASTER ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1PE £571,000 11/11/2022 Terraced
12 CAPSWELL COURT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ET £495,000 20/10/2022 Terraced
62 BUNYAN ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NN £424,500 18/10/2022 Terraced
6 CAPSWELL COURT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ET £490,000 29/09/2022 Terraced
10 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TJ £510,000 24/08/2022 Terraced
1 CAPSWELL COURT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ET £538,000 25/07/2022 Terraced
4 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TJ £413,500 23/06/2022 Terraced
67 LANCASTER ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1PE £460,500 01/04/2022 Terraced
5 CAPSWELL COURT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ET £490,000 01/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 24 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR £550,000 19/01/2022 Terraced
41 BUNYAN ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NW £450,000 10/11/2021 Terraced
14 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TJ £575,000 22/10/2021 Terraced
18 ICKLEFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1TJ £640,000 30/09/2021 Terraced
3 CAPSWELL COURT, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ET £500,000 27/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 29 FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NR £747,500 09/08/2021 Semi-detached
59 LANCASTER ROAD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1PE £435,000 17/06/2021 Terraced

Street average: £570,625 (4 sales)

Area average: £472,625 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.2%
10y growth 15.2%

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

1y (index) 0.1%
5y (index) 15.2%
10y (index) 34.4%

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: £808/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

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.37%
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).