11 Poplar Drive, Royston, SG8 7HU is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £502,118 , which equates to approximately £518 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Oct 1999 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £382,118, representing a 318.4% increase, or approximately 12.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £502,118 is:

  • 7.2% higher than the average property price on Poplar Drive
  • 13.7% higher than the average in the SG8 7HU postcode area
  • and 14.0% 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 17 November 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£502,118
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£518
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

11 Poplar Drive, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Nov 2017.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG8 7HU

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
14% higher than average
10 th / 12
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 7HU , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 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 10th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£502,118
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+318 %
4 Oct 1999
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £76,500
sale date: 30 Jun 1995

Data Sources

The property at 11 Poplar Drive, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7HU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Oct 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Nov 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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