23 Thackeray Close, Royston, SG8 5TF is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 517 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 £127,579 , which equates to approximately £247 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Nov 2023 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,579, representing a 2.1% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £127,579 is:

  • 48.4% lower than the average property price on Thackeray Close
  • 49.9% lower than the average in the SG8 5TF postcode area
  • and 71.0% 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 29 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£127,579
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£247
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23 Thackeray Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2023.

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 7 Aug 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG8 5TF

1 st / 32
Price Rank
50% lower than average
24 th / 26
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
1 st / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5TF , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 26 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 24th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£127,579
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
10 Nov 2023
£125,000
Leasehold
-6 %
27 May 2016
£133,000
Leasehold
+26.7 %
23 May 2012
£105,000
Leasehold
-15 %
17 Sep 2007
£123,500
Leasehold
-29.4 %
12 Dec 2003
£175,000
Leasehold
+144.8 %
16 Sep 2002
£71,500
Leasehold
+134.4 %
10 Sep 1997
£30,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £170,500
sale date: 1 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 23 Thackeray Close, Royston, SG8 5TF appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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