Skip to property details

39 York Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XB

UPRN:100080809266-Beds -Built -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band DEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-13T03:32:18.953737+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T15:27:23.605010+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
39 York Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XB

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
15 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£848,000
£763k - £933kMedium
Estimate
£848k
Range
£763k – £933k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
--
-- - --

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

39 York Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (65/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
Continue reading
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
65/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£848,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth+9.8%
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price-
View Market Details

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
View Full Risk Report

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
3SG5 1XB
Approval Rate
0%12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/02544/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
  • 26/02554/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
View Planning Timeline

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
View Ownership Details

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
View Connectivity Map

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density5,380 /km²
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 68%65+ 11%
View Area Profile

Schools Nearby

  • York Road Nursery School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
    0.2 mi

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

  • Hitchin Boys' School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    Good

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

View All Schools

Comparables

View All
  • 40 York Road
    -
    £725k
    -
  • 32 York Road
    -
    £660k
    -
  • 46 York Road
    -
    £1.00M
    -
  • 37 York Road
    -
    £585k
    -