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17 Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX

UPRN:10070040076Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:53:53.488633+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:33:49.917617+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
17 Wedgewood Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EX

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£150,000
£142k - £157kHigh
Estimate
£150k
Range
£142k – £157k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£850
£800 - £900
Monthly
£850
Yield
6.80%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

17 Wedgewood Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (42/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
42/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£150,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£850
Gross Yield6.80%
1y Growth-0.9%
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£88,000 (2012-07-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG4 0EX
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
  • 26/02617/FPH
    Two storey side extension, replace existing ground floor bay window and alterations to existing fenestration following demolition of existing shed.
    Pending
  • 26/02754/TCA
    Ash - Removal of one branch approximately 8" in diameter. Removal of a few small (less than 4" in diameter) dead or dying branches.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining93 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-07-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density3,530 /km²
Owner Occupied79%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 63%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • William Ransom Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Mary Exton Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Hitchin Girls' School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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