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5 Lovell Close, Hitchin, SG4 9LB

UPRN:100080801720Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (62)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-12T04:00:02.909283+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:52:50.818837+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:37:32.006379+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T09:09:04.911404+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
5 Lovell Close, Hitchin, SG4 9LB

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£940,000
£893k - £987kHigh
Estimate
£940k
Range
£893k – £987k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,450
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,450
Yield
4.40%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Lovell Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (73/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 46
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£940,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,450
Gross Yield4.40%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG4 9LB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02859/TCA
    Sycamore - Fell.
    Pending
  • 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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density3,917 /km²
Owner Occupied65%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 64%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Highbury Infant School and Nursery
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Hitchin Girls' School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Whitehill Junior School
    0.3 mi
    GoodImproving
  • St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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    £677k
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  • 4 Lovell Close
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