Skip to property details

Flat 4, Bearton Villa, 36 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TY

UPRN:10013801097Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FeudalCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: B (86)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:02:39.469326+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
Flat 4, Bearton Villa, 36 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TY

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£179,000
£170k - £188kHigh
Estimate
£179k
Range
£170k – £188k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
7.04%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 4 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (52/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is feudal. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
Continue reading
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
12/ 100
Low
Walkability
52/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 36
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£179,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield7.04%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£124,500 (2006-02-23)
View Market Details

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2SG5 2TY
Approval Rate
0%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
View Planning Timeline

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining104 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFeudal
  • Last Ownership Change2006-02-23
  • SourceLand Registry
View Ownership Details

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
8 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
View Connectivity Map

Area Profile

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

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

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

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

View All Schools

Comparables

View All
  • Bearton Villas, 36 Bedford Road
    -
    £178k
    -
  • Bearton Villas, 36 Bedford Road
    -
    £172k
    -
  • 40 Bedford Road
    -
    £425k
    -
  • 40 Bedford Road
    -
    £318k
    -