28 FISHPONDS ROAD
HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 1NR
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: Terraced. 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: £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 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).