16 Swift Close, Royston, SG8 5TA is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £314,619 , which equates to approximately £457 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Aug 2021 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,619, representing a 14.4% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £314,619 is:

  • 42.9% higher than the average property price on Swift Close
  • 44.5% higher than the average in the SG8 5TA postcode area
  • and 28.6% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 8 February 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£314,619
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£457
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Swift Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 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 24 May 2017, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 75.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5TA

2 nd / 31
Price Rank
45% higher than average
7 th / 27
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
1 st / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5TA , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 27 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 7th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£314,619
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
3 Aug 2021
£275,000
Leasehold
+4.4 %
21 Dec 2017
£263,500
Leasehold
+85.6 %
14 Nov 2003
£142,000
Leasehold
+73.2 %
30 Mar 2001
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £326,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £332,500
sale date: 6 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £274,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2019
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £273,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2019
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2017

Data Sources

The property at 16 Swift Close, Royston, SG8 5TA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Aug 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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