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5 Allwoods Place, Hitchin, SG4 0BQ

UPRN:10023329031Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d 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
5 Allwoods Place, Hitchin, SG4 0BQ

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£308,000
£292k - £323kHigh
Estimate
£308k
Range
£292k – £323k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
6.82%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Allwoods Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (54/100). 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
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£308,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield6.82%
1y Growth-0.4%
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£317,500 (2017-08-11)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG4 0BQ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/02428/FPH
    Erection of detached garage. Installation of front boundary wall and railings following removal of existing railings. Alteration to existing access arrangement and landscaping works.
    Pending
  • 26/02381/FPH
    Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension over existing garage following demolition of existing conservatory. Insertion of front ground floor window following removal of existing garage doors to facilitate garage conversion. Bin storage and alterations to fenestration. Widening of existing vehicular access off Collison Close.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-08-11
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density4,059 /km²
Owner Occupied60%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 67%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • Highover Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Purwell Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • William Ransom Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    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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