16 Skylark Place, Royston, SG8 7XN is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,518 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 £705,597 , which equates to approximately £465 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2013 for £410,000. Since then, the value has increased by £295,597, representing a 72.1% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £705,597 is:

  • 8.0% higher than the average property price on Skylark Place
  • 12.8% higher than the average in the SG8 7XN postcode area
  • and 60.2% 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 21 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1518 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£705,597
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£465
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Skylark Place, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7XN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jul 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG8 7XN

5 th / 15
Price Rank
13% higher than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in SG8 7XN , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 9 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 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£705,597
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
13 Dec 2013
£410,000
Leasehold
+54.7 %
4 Dec 2003
£265,000
Leasehold
+34.2 %
31 May 2001
£197,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2004

Data Sources

The property at 16 Skylark Place, Royston, SG8 7XN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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