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Flat 4, 9 Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EH

UPRN:10023329601Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band BEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:23:46.010840+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
Flat 4, 9 Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£299,000
£269k - £329kMedium
Estimate
£299k
Range
£269k – £329k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
7.02%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 4 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (98/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)Defra 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
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
98/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£299,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield7.02%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
2SG5 1EH
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 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

  • Samuel Lucas Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Hitchin Boys' School
    0.2 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
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

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

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