17 Wordsworth Close, Royston, SG8 5TG is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 538 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 £143,239 , which equates to approximately £266 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jul 2014 for £99,950. Since then, the value has increased by £43,289, representing a 43.3% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £143,239 is:

  • 35.8% lower than the average property price on Wordsworth Close
  • 38.3% lower than the average in the SG8 5TG postcode area
  • and 67.5% 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 4 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 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£143,239
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£266
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Wordsworth Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5TG

24 th / 29
Price Rank
38% lower than average
17 th / 25
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
22 nd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5TG , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 25 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 17th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£143,239
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
18 Jul 2014
£99,950
Leasehold
-16.7 %
25 Jan 2008
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2017

Data Sources

The property at 17 Wordsworth Close, Royston, SG8 5TG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jul 2014. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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