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Apartment 1, The Grange, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1EN

UPRN:10023327241Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-05T23:06:26.506526+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:04:41.224364+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T17:10:19.252394+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:39:44.903792+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T12:12:42.397681+00:00)
Apartment 1, The Grange, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, SG5 1EN

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£259,000
£246k - £272kHigh
Estimate
£259k
Range
£246k – £272k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
7.18%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (99/100). 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
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£259,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield7.18%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£225,000 (2020-06-08)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG5 1EN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02740/FPH
    Part first floor and part two storey front extension.
    Pending
  • 26/02859/TCA
    Sycamore - Fell.
    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 Ownership64.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining113 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-06-08
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density3,019 /km²
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 62%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Hitchin Boys' School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
    0.3 mi

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

  • York Road Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Highbury Infant School and Nursery
    0.3 mi
    Good

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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