2 Kingsway, Royston, SG8 5EG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £396,014 , which equates to approximately £413 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Nov 2014 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,014, representing a 58.4% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £396,014 is:

  • 7.9% lower than the average property price on Kingsway
  • 1.1% lower than the average in the SG8 5EG postcode area
  • and 10.1% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£396,014
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£413
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Kingsway, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Aug 2024.

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 20 Aug 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5EG

14 th / 18
Price Rank
1% lower than average
7 th / 16
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5EG , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 7th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£396,014
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
12 Nov 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+62.3 %
30 Sep 2005
£154,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2022
rooms: 4
size: 996 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2013
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £129,500
sale date: 8 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 2 Kingsway, Royston, SG8 5EG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Nov 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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