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63 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1PA

UPRN:100080801320Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: E (40)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:43:50.180146+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
63 Lancaster Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 1PA

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
8 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£228,000
£216k - £239kHigh
Estimate
£228k
Range
£216k – £239k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
7.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

63 Lancaster Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (80/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
12/ 100
Low
Walkability
80/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 45
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£228,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield7.11%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£220,000 (2021-04-21)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SG5 1PA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02544/LBC
    Internal and external refurbishment works to include (but not exclusively) replacing existing render with lime render system. Removal and replacement of flat roofing and trims throughout. Partial removal of two chimney stacks. Removal and replacement of gutters and downpipes throughout. Removal and replacement of enclosed loggia column casings. Removal and replacement of external basement doors. Removal of AC units and redecoration of C20 external steel staircases, balustrades and guarding.
    Pending
  • 26/02543/FP
    Removal and replacement of flat roofing and trims throughout. Partial removal of two chimney stacks. Demolition of retaining wall providing access to the C20 basement and construction of new retaining wall. Demolition of carport including northeast wall and southeast hit-and miss wall and replacement with fencing and low boundary wall to Grammar School Walk respectively. Carry out surface works to northeast and south car parks.
    Pending
  • 26/02554/FPH
    Two storey and part single storey rear and side extensions and front porch. Alterations to existing roof to include hip to gable roof extension and insertion of rear box dormer, front and side rooflights to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation. Alterations to fenestration
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining117 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-04-21
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density3,342 /km²
Owner Occupied81%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 62%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oughton Primary and Nursery School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as Wilshere-Dacre Junior School (URN 117116) on 3 Oct 2012

  • York Road Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Samuel Lucas Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

6 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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