128 Layston Park, Royston, SG8 9DY is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,679 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £572,776 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2014 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £222,776, representing a 63.7% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £572,776 is:

  • 3.8% higher than the average property price on Layston Park
  • 14.8% higher than the average in the SG8 9DY postcode area
  • and 30.0% 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 20 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1679 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£572,776
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

128 Layston Park, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 9DY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Feb 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 28.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG8 9DY

7 th / 18
Price Rank
15% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 9DY , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£572,776
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
14 Aug 2014
£350,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 128 Layston Park, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 9DY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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