16 The Shires, Royston, SG8 9HX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,313 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £540,686 , which equates to approximately £412 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2021 for £465,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,686, representing a 16.3% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £540,686 is:

  • 23.5% higher than the average property price on The Shires
  • 24.7% higher than the average in the SG8 9HX postcode area
  • and 22.8% 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 14 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£540,686
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£412
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 The Shires, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 9HX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jul 2016.

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 11 Sep 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 100 mm loft insulation.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£540,686
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
25 Aug 2021
£465,000
Leasehold
+86 %
17 Aug 2007
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

12 The Shires, Royston, SG8 9HX
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2021
3 The Shires, Royston, SG8 9HX
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2015
2 The Shires, Royston, SG8 9HX
rooms: 5
size: 816 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 16 The Shires, Royston, SG8 9HX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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