26 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £193,229 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Apr 2024 for £183,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,229, representing a 5.6% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £193,229 is:

  • 2.7% higher than the average property price on Scott Close
  • 3.9% higher than the average in the SG8 5ST postcode area
  • and 56.1% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£193,229
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Scott Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jul 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jun 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • 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 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5ST

8 th / 18
Price Rank
4% higher than average
8 th / 17
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
7 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5ST , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£193,229
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
12 Apr 2024
£183,000
Leasehold
+26.2 %
12 Sep 2019
£145,000
Leasehold
+31.8 %
11 Sep 2015
£110,000
Leasehold
+14.6 %
16 Dec 2005
£96,000
Leasehold
+3.2 %
29 Apr 2004
£93,000
Leasehold
+67.6 %
23 Sep 2001
£55,500
Leasehold
+51 %
20 Mar 1998
£36,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

22 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 1 May 2025
24 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2023
20 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
30 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2020
14 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 26 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Apr 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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