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4 Rosemary Lodge, Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PF

UPRN:10013801344Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:02:39.469326+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:06:30.865351+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
4 Rosemary Lodge, Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PF

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£304,000
£289k - £319kHigh
Estimate
£304k
Range
£289k – £319k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
7.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Rosemary Lodge earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (96/100). 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.

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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
44/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
96/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£304,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield7.11%
1y Growth+7.2%
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£290,000 (2025-03-13)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG5 1PF
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 Ownership64.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining103 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-03-13
  • 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 Density-
Owner Occupied40%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 74%65+ 11%
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Schools Nearby

  • Hitchin Boys' School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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

  • Hitchin Girls' School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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