1 Darwin Lane, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SP
UPRN:10094349328Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 2023
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:53:18.670160+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T17:56:09.689802+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T10:26:26.811654+00:00)
HP Score
70
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
today
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
1 Darwin Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (20/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageHM 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
70
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
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Investment Score
No data
18
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
20
Walkability
20/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 4Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth+19.8%
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£540,000 (2023-12-20)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseBelow 40 dB
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0SG5 4SP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- ApprovedCB/26/02800/FULLSingle storey rear extension with a roof lantern and light following demolition of conservatory
- ApprovedCB/26/01811/LDCPLawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed solar panels
- ApprovedCB/26/01730/LDCPLawful Development Certificate Proposed: Demolition of conservatory and erection of rear extension. Changes to fenestration.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership64.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2023-12-20
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
8 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density1,172 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 28%16-64 63%65+ 9%
Schools Nearby
- Fairfield Park Lower School0.3 miGood
- Stonehill School0.6 miGood
- Roecroft Lower School0.9 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Northfields Infants and Nursery School0.9 miRequires improvementConcerns
3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 20 Darwin Lane-£450k-
- 16 Darwin Lane-£450k-
- 38 Darwin Lane-£450k-
- 3 Darwin Lane-£500k-