1/14
£265,000
Flat · 2 beds · 2 baths · 761 sq ft
Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5
0.01 miles away
Leasehold
1/21
1/21
1 bed flat for sale Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5
Guide Price
£240,000
Added on 16/09/2026
Added on 16/09/2026
- Type
- Flat
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- £456 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Leasehold
Service charge £2,115 a year(from the agent's description)Ground rent £307 a year(from the agent's description) Council tax Band A £1,632 a year
* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.
Key features
- Chain free
- Popular town centre development
- Well-appointed kitchen
- Separate living room
- Generous bedroom
- Secure underground parking
About this property
Nestled in the heart of Hitchin, this spacious 1-bedroom apartment is part of the highly regarded 'Lavender Fields' development. Tucked neatly between Whinbush Road and Bancroft, the property offers a perfect blend of convenience and surprising tranquillity.
Upon entering, you will find a well-appointed kitchen equipped with modern appliances, ensuring that cooking and entertaining are a delight. The apartment features a separate living room with Juliet balcony. The layout includes a stylish bathroom providing ample facilities for both residents.
Floorplan
Council tax
Band A £1,632 a year
Per year
- Band AThis home: £1,632
- Band B£1,904
- Band C£2,176
- Band D£2,449
- Band E£2,993
- Band F£3,537
- Band G£4,081
- Band H£4,897
This home is in band A, which costs £1,632 a year in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across North Hertfordshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.
Property timeline
- ListedSeptember 2026 £240,000
1 bed · 1 bath · this listing
Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.
Price guide
25 comparables · within 2.8 milesPriced above 96% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.
This home, £240,000 Median £175,000 · £129,000 – £228,000
Per square foot
£456 22% over
1-bed flats nearby £375
Against sold prices
2% over
SG5 sold median £446 / sq ft, 1,090 sales
Compared with 25 1-bed flats for sale within 2.8 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in SG5 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in SG5 →
Location
Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £240,000
£120k £360k
Deposit10% £24,000
£0 £240k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £216,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £48,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2026 | 646 sq ft £420/sq ft | 646 sq ft | £420 | £271,000 |
| 17, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2025 | 732 sq ft £387/sq ft | 732 sq ft | £387 | £283,000 |
| 5, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2025 | 700 sq ft £443/sq ft | 700 sq ft | £443 | £310,000 |
| 4, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2025 | 764 sq ft £379/sq ft | 764 sq ft | £379 | £290,000 |
| 11, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2023 | 710 sq ft £408/sq ft | 710 sq ft | £408 | £290,000 |
| 14, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2021 | 517 sq ft £387/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £387 | £200,000 |
| 25, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2021 | 743 sq ft £401/sq ft | 743 sq ft | £401 | £297,600 |
| 22, Elderflower House, Whinbush Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2021 | 710 sq ft £436/sq ft | 710 sq ft | £436 | £310,000 |
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