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3B Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR

UPRN:10070036833Purpose Built Flat3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (80)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:53:53.488633+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
3B Market Place, Hitchin, SG5 1DR

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£467,000
£444k - £491kHigh
Estimate
£467k
Range
£444k – £491k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,750
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,750
Yield
7.07%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

3B Market Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (83/100). 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
59/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
83/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£467,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,750
Gross Yield7.07%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£420,000 (2017-10-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG5 1DR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02859/TCA
    Sycamore - Fell.
    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
  • 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 Ownership64.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining125 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-10-03
  • 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 Density-
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 62%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Hitchin Boys' School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Samuel Lucas Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Highbury Infant School and Nursery
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
    0.4 mi

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

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

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