20 Ackroyd Road, Royston, SG8 7DS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 753 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 £412,677 , which equates to approximately £548 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jun 2016 for £313,000. Since then, the value has increased by £99,677, representing a 31.8% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £412,677 is:

  • 0.3% higher than the average property price on Ackroyd Road
  • 6.3% higher than the average in the SG8 7DS postcode area
  • and 6.3% 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 28 May 2015, 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
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£412,677
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£548
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Ackroyd Road, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2015.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jul 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • 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
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 7DS

13 th / 19
Price Rank
6% higher than average
14 th / 15
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 7DS , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 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 14th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£412,677
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
10 Jun 2016
£313,000
Leasehold
+49 %
16 Nov 2012
£210,000
Leasehold
+15.4 %
14 Oct 2005
£182,000
Leasehold
+116.7 %
4 Oct 1999
£84,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2012
rooms: 5
size: 750 sq ft
sale price: £202,500
sale date: 19 Dec 2012

Data Sources

The property at 20 Ackroyd Road, Royston, SG8 7DS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jun 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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