26 Byron Road, Royston, SG8 7DP is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 969 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 £423,718 , which equates to approximately £437 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Mar 2017 for £330,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,718, representing a 28.4% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £423,718 is:

  • 1.1% lower than the average property price on Byron Road
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the SG8 7DP postcode area
  • and 3.8% 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 1 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£423,718
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£437
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Byron Road, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Dec 2016.

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, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Oct 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG8 7DP

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
2% higher than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
3 rd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 7DP , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£423,718
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
17 Mar 2017
£330,000
Leasehold
+37.5 %
9 Sep 2011
£240,000
Leasehold
+14.3 %
20 Jan 2006
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £423,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 16 Apr 1999
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 4 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 26 Byron Road, Royston, SG8 7DP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Mar 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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