126 King James Way, Royston, SG8 7EF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £259,750 , which equates to approximately £575 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2021 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,750, representing a 6.0% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £259,750 is:

  • 29.4% lower than the average property price on King James Way
  • 33.7% lower than the average in the SG8 7EF postcode area
  • and 41.0% lower 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 2 March 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£259,750
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£575
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

126 King James Way, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Mar 2021.

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 22 Jan 2019, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 7EF

45 th / 73
Price Rank
34% lower than average
60 th / 64
Size Rank
42% smaller than average
27 th / 64
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 7EF , this flat's estimated value ranks 45th out of 73. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 64 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 60th out of 64 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£259,750
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
21 Dec 2021
£245,000
Leasehold
+14 %
31 Oct 2019
£215,000
Leasehold
+72 %
22 Dec 2008
£125,000
Leasehold
-3.8 %
20 May 2005
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2023

Data Sources

The property at 126 King James Way, Royston, SG8 7EF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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