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£400,000
2 beds · 1 bath
Oughton Head Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LE
0.1 miles
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£435,000
Guide Price 2 bed house for sale Bedford Street, Hitchin
2
beds 1
bath Terraced House
Freehold
Added on 19/09/2026
About this property
Nestled in the heart of Hitchin, on the picturesque Bedford Street, this charming period cottage offers a delightful blend of character and modern living. With two inviting reception rooms now open-plan, this home provides ample space for relaxation and entertaining. The two well-appointed bedrooms are perfect for a small family or those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Key features
- Chain free
- Sought after central location
- Charming period 2-bedroom cottage
- Well-presented throughout
- Garden with southerly aspect
- Garage
- Pleasant walk to town
- Local well-regarded schooling
Floorplan
Price guide
This home
£506 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£454 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£332 / sq ft
£506 / sq ft
£606 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£506 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in SG5 (£332–£606, 10th–90th percentile, 1,090 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,090 homes sold in SG5 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in SG5 →
Location
Bedford Street, Hitchin, SG5 2JG
- Council tax
- Band C (Approx £2,176/year)North Hertfordshire's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band C. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £435,000
£217k £653k
Deposit10% £44,000
£0 £435k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £391,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £87,000 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.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in SG5 2JG. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Bedford Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Aug 2025 | 1,012 sq ft £633/sq ft | 1,012 sq ft | £633 | £640,000 |
| 45, Bedford Street Detached | Detached | Mar 2025 | 2,217 sq ft £564/sq ft | 2,217 sq ft | £564 | £1,250,000 |
| 25, Bedford Street Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2025 | 517 sq ft £677/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £677 | £350,000 |
| 21, Bedford Street Terraced | Terraced | Sept 2024 | 581 sq ft £809/sq ft | 581 sq ft | £809 | £470,000 |
| 1, Bedford Street Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2024 | 700 sq ft £614/sq ft | 700 sq ft | £614 | £429,750 |
| 5, Bedford Street Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2022 | 689 sq ft £559/sq ft | 689 sq ft | £559 | £385,000 |
| 6, Bedford Street Terraced | Terraced | Sept 2021 | 689 sq ft £563/sq ft | 689 sq ft | £563 | £388,000 |
| 33, Bedford Street Terraced | Terraced | May 2021 | 861 sq ft £496/sq ft | 861 sq ft | £496 | £427,500 |
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