105 Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DG is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,238 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £495,828 , which equates to approximately £401 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2022 for £455,000. Since then, the value has increased by £40,828, representing a 9.0% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £495,828 is:

  • 9.5% lower than the average property price on Melbourn Road
  • 13.7% lower than the average in the SG8 7DG postcode area
  • and 12.6% higher than the average price for Royston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£495,828
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£401
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

105 Melbourn Road, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2022.

This property uses dual-fuel room heaters, burning both mineral fuel and wood, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2011, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 2.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 7DG

16 th / 28
Price Rank
14% lower than average
11 th / 20
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
6 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 7DG , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£495,828
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
20 Jul 2022
£455,000
Leasehold
+114.1 %
29 Apr 2004
£212,500
Leasehold
+141.5 %
22 May 1996
£88,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1137 sq ft
sale price: £387,500
sale date: 7 Feb 2020

Data Sources

The property at 105 Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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