18 Walnut Tree Close, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5PB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 829 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 £398,551 , which equates to approximately £481 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2018 for £327,500. Since then, the value has increased by £71,051, representing a 21.7% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £398,551 is:

  • 11.6% lower than the average property price on Walnut Tree Close
  • 9.6% lower than the average in the SG8 5PB postcode area
  • and 42.7% lower 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 9 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG8 5PB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£398,551
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£481
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Walnut Tree Close, Bassingbourn, Royston, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 2014.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 29 May 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
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 21% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG8 5PB

19 th / 29
Price Rank
10% lower than average
18 th / 23
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
5 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5PB , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 23 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 18th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£398,551
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
5 Dec 2018
£327,500
Leasehold
+70.6 %
5 Mar 2010
£192,000
Leasehold
+23.9 %
31 Mar 2003
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £322,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 869 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 17 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 18 Walnut Tree Close, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5PB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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