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House Prices in SG5

The average house price in SG5 (Hitchin) is £348,999 using HM Land Registry data.

The average property price increased by £32,341 (9.28%) over the last 5 years and increased by £6,466 (1.73%) over the last 12 months.

Over the last year, there were 407 residential property sales – a decrease of 247 transactions (-60.69%) relative to the previous year. The majority of house sales (104) were in the £362,000 - £484,000 range. Then came properties in the £484,000 - £606,000 range, where 89 were sold within this price bracket.

Excluding fall throughs, properties are taking an average of 77 days to sell (from being listed to completion) and the average difference between asking and sold prices is £-11,554 (-2%).

In Jul 2026, there were 73 new estate agency instructions, 68 agreed home sales and 50 property price reductions.

5-Year Average Property Prices in SG5 (Hitchin)

9.28%

Property prices in SG5 (Hitchin) increased by 9.28% in last 5 years.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 5 years, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

We have used linear regression method. The volume of sales in a month is used to put more weight on months with a larger number of properties sold. Additionally, weighting decreases the impact of months with low sales volumes as well as the most recent month - which may consist of incomplete data. Such months have a higher variation of average sale values which may conceal the underlying trend.

From a statistical perspective, we use the least squares method to fit the trend line and weights are equal to the volume of sales squared. The volume of sales is not shown explicitly in the above plot. Also note the time lag for HM Land Registry data to appear (typically 2 to 3 months).

Average Property Prices in SG5 (Hitchin) Over the Last Year

1.73%

Property prices in SG5 (Hitchin) increased by 1.73% in last 12 months.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 12 months, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

Property Market Heat Gauge for SG5 (Hitchin) - Jul 2026

Our Property Market Heat Gauge looks at how long properties in your postcode district have been on the open market before being changed to sold 'Subject to Contract' ('STC') or 'Under Offer' on Rightmove (the UK's leading property portal).

At 61 to 80 days, the broad evidence suggests a slow moving market. This can often be due to estate agency over-valuations out of sync with the realities, a market slowdown or a combination of both. In such scenarios, some vendors may either choose to wait for the market to pick up (which may result in some relisting the property at a later date). Others simply reduce the price to a level that will entice more buyer interest or approach a sell house fast or auction company like Property Solvers.

Please note that this is not an indicator of how quickly property sales are taking to complete (i.e. to go through the whole conveyancing process). This measurement also does not take into account the risk of home sales falling through.

No. of New Instructions Over the Last 12 Months in SG5 (Hitchin)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties that have come on to the market.

No. of Agreed Home Sales Over the Last 12 Months in SG5 (Hitchin)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of property sales agreed. Note that these figures are not fully reflective of properties completed (sold and registered as such at HM Land Registry).

No. of Properties with Price Reductions in SG5 (Hitchin)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties which have been seen their prices dropped (typically due to a lack of buyer interest).

Average Annual House Prices in the SG5 (Hitchin) Postcode since 1995

Using HM Land Registry data, this chart displays average annual house prices in the SG5 postcode area since 1995.

Recent Sales in SG5 (Hitchin)

Address	Initial Price	Sold Price	Price Change	First Listed Date	Sold Date	Days to Sell
24 Baldock Road, Hitchin, SG5 4PB	£550,000	£540,000	-£10,000	24 May 2025	15 May 2026	356 Days
32 The Mixies, Hitchin, SG5 4LF	£387,000	£362,500	-£24,500	31 Oct 2025	13 May 2026	194 Days
22 Garden Row, Hitchin, SG5 1QD	£525,000	£505,000	-£20,000	04 Dec 2025	05 May 2026	152 Days
16 Florence Street, Hitchin, SG5 1QZ	£660,000	£641,250	-£18,750	21 Oct 2025	30 Apr 2026	191 Days
9 Whitings Court, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EJ	£180,000	£180,000	£0	24 Jul 2025	29 Apr 2026	279 Days
15 Rook Tree Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4DL	£450,000	£435,000	-£15,000	10 Jun 2025	28 Apr 2026	322 Days
3 St Katherines Cottages, Greenfield Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3YH	£395,000	£372,500	-£22,500	26 Sep 2025	22 Apr 2026	208 Days
48 Beatrice Place, Hitchin, SG5 4RZ	£445,000	£435,000	-£10,000	11 Feb 2026	17 Apr 2026	65 Days
42 Hanscombe End Road, Shillington, SG5 3NB	£165,000	£165,000	£0	19 Sep 2025	17 Apr 2026	210 Days
14 King Georges Close, Hitchin, SG5 2UW	£310,000	£305,000	-£5,000	20 Nov 2025	15 Apr 2026	146 Days
33 The Gardens, Hitchin, SG5 4HD	£450,000	£450,000	£0	01 Oct 2025	14 Apr 2026	195 Days
31 Hitchin Road, Hitchin, SG5 4HP	£440,000	£425,000	-£15,000	30 Oct 2025	09 Apr 2026	161 Days
16 Saxon Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 4DD	£350,000	£342,500	-£7,500	04 Sep 2025	09 Apr 2026	217 Days
12 Tansy Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 4GJ	£400,000	£390,000	-£10,000	10 Jul 2025	09 Apr 2026	273 Days
44 Brook Street, Hitchin, SG5 4LA	£450,000	£435,000	-£15,000	25 Sep 2025	08 Apr 2026	195 Days
88 Kings Hedges, Hitchin, SG5 2QE	£425,000	£425,000	£0	10 Nov 2025	07 Apr 2026	148 Days
16a, Church Road, Hitchin, SG5 4LZ	£575,000	£575,000	£0	29 Sep 2025	01 Apr 2026	184 Days
7 Greenside Drive, Hitchin, SG5 2LP	£825,000	£825,000	£0	02 Dec 2025	01 Apr 2026	120 Days
20 Eskil Paddock, Hitchin, SG5 4TB	£350,000	£337,500	-£12,500	10 Aug 2025	31 Mar 2026	233 Days
54 Salusbury Lane, Hitchin, SG5 3EG	£535,000	£500,000	-£35,000	20 Aug 2025	27 Mar 2026	219 Days

Most Expensive Streets in SG5 (Hitchin)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
SG5 3SB	Bedford Road	Hitchin	£1,357,305	3
SG5 2BD	Pirton Road	Hitchin	£1,195,500	5
SG5 2EA	Bowlers End	Hitchin	£1,114,000	5
SG5 2XL	Half Acre	Hitchin	£1,107,312	4
SG5 4FS	Shaftesbury Drive	Hitchin	£1,086,000	5
SG5 1UG	Bearton Green	Hitchin	£1,015,056	4
SG5 2BS	Cranborne Avenue	Hitchin	£995,000	4
SG5 4TT	Bessemer Fields	Hitchin	£992,352	17
SG5 2BG	Mount Pleasant	Hitchin	£962,500	3
SG5 3FX	Ansell Grange, Ickleford	Hitchin	£928,395	30

Least Expensive Streets in SG5 (Hitchin)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
SG5 1TW	Seymour Court, Baliol Road	Hitchin	£103,444	9
SG5 1LJ	Regal Court, Bancroft	Hitchin	£112,366	15
SG5 4GW	Beeton Court, Dickens Boulevard	Hitchin	£121,125	4
SG5 3XW	Galleywood	Hitchin	£146,666	3
SG5 1PG	French Lodge, Whinbush Road	Hitchin	£153,666	3
SG5 4HL	St Olives	Hitchin	£179,762	5
SG5 1EJ	Whitings Court, Paynes Park	Hitchin	£190,035	14
SG5 2JH	Hartland Court, Gaping Lane	Hitchin	£198,333	3
SG5 1HF	Maples Court, Bedford Road	Hitchin	£198,384	22
SG5 2QR	Dugdale Court	Hitchin	£201,500	4