31 William Ransom Way, Hitchin, SG5 1QX
UPRN:10013801688Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T08:02:39.469326+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:09:00.889119+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)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
HP Score
79
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£274,000
£260k - £288kHigh
Estimate
£274k
Range
£260k – £288k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,600
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,600
Yield
7.01%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
31 William Ransom Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (98/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
79
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
72
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
44
Crime Score
44/ 100
Elevated
98
Walkability
98/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£274,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,600
Gross Yield7.01%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£220,995 (2007-01-19)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0SG5 1QX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/02617/FPHTwo storey side extension, replace existing ground floor bay window and alterations to existing fenestration following demolition of existing shed.
- Pending26/02754/TCAAsh - Removal of one branch approximately 8" in diameter. Removal of a few small (less than 4" in diameter) dead or dying branches.
- Pending26/02742/TCAScots Pine, Nordic Pine - Removal of dead wood and crossing branches
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership64.2%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining103 yrs
- CovenantsNone
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2007-01-19
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density7,301 /km²
Owner Occupied40%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 74%65+ 11%
Schools Nearby
- Hitchin Boys' School0.1 miReport card2025
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- York Road Nursery School0.3 miOutstanding
- -Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy0.3 mi
- Hitchin Girls' School0.3 miArea 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.
Comparables
- 31 William Ransom Way-£260k-
- 22 William Ransom Way-£295k-
- 34 William Ransom Way-£320k-
- 35 William Ransom Way-£275k-