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    42 Francis Close

    42, FRANCIS CLOSE, HITCHIN, SG4 9EJ

    This flat/maisonette leasehold property on Francis Close last sold in November 2012 for £95,000. Based on price growth in the SG4 district since then, its estimated current value is £156,641 — placing it in the 14th percentile nationally and the 2nd percentile within SG4. The property covers 52 m² (560 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £3,012 per m². The EPC rating is C, with a potential rating of C.

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    Type

    Flat/Maisonette

    Tenure

    Leasehold

    Floor Area

    560 sq ft

    52 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £95,000

    Nov 2012

    Estimated Valuation

    £156,641

    Est. £/sq ft

    £280/sq ft

    £3,012/m²

    Property Details

    TypeFlat/Maisonette
    TenureLeasehold
    Built formNot Recorded
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1983-1990
    Habitable rooms3
    Main fuelelectricity (not community)
    EPC currentC
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area560 sq ft (52 m²)
    EPC dateJul 2025
    WallsCavity wall, filled cavity and internal insulation
    HeatingElectric underfloor heating

    Transaction History

    7 Nov 2012

    £95,000

    22 Dec 2010

    £112,000

    25 May 2007

    £115,000

    26 Jul 1999

    £42,000

    23 Dec 1997

    £34,500

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£156,641
    Value per sq ft / m²£280/sq ft (£3,012/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    SG4 district percentile2nd percentile
    National percentile14th percentile

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    District Context — SG4

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    SG4 covers areas in central Scotland, positioned between the Pentland Hills and the borders of Edinburgh's commuter belt. It combines suburban residential character with good access to wider regional employment and amenities.

    Average Property Price - SG4

    £540,327

    86

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - SG4

    £44,213

    73

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SG4

    2.7%

    36

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SG

    4.3%

    74

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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