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37 Watersmeet, Hitchin, SG4 0AF

UPRN:10023322893Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:23:46.010840+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:53:16.416245+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
37 Watersmeet, Hitchin, SG4 0AF

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
£250,000
£237k - £262kHigh
Estimate
£250k
Range
£237k – £262k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
6.72%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

37 Watersmeet earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (69/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
28/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
69/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 54
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£250,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield6.72%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£243,000 (2022-02-02)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG4 0AF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02661/FP
    Installation and siting of 28 No. shipping containers following removal of existing units, for long-term self-storage (Use Class B8). Creation of car parking spaces.
    Pending
  • 26/02798/TCA
    T1: Ash - Crown lift and shorten back to suitable growth points and to balance the canopy. T2: Cotoneaster - Shorten back the longer protruding limbs to relieve weight to prevent branch collaspe and slight reduction in height. T3: Holly - Remove regrowth in height to its original size and prune back branches to keep the shape. T4: Bay - Pruned to neaten and shape.
    Pending
  • 26/02609/FP
    Change of use of existing industrial building (B2) to use as a Gymnasium club
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining108 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-02-02
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density-
Owner Occupied41%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 73%65+ 10%
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Schools Nearby

  • Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Our Lady Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Highover Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • York Road Nursery School
    0.6 mi
    Outstanding

6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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