26 Vicarage Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DY is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £180,256 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Feb 2005 for £79,500. Since then, the value has increased by £100,756, representing a 126.7% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £180,256 is:

  • 46.0% lower than the average property price on Vicarage Close
  • 51.2% lower than the average in the SG8 6DY postcode area
  • and 74.1% 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 7 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG8 6DY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£180,256
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Vicarage Close, Melbourn, Royston, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6DY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jan 2025.

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 8 Oct 2013, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 6DY

7 th / 11
Price Rank
51% lower than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
38% smaller than average
5 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 6DY , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£180,256
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+127 %
21 Feb 2005
£79,500
Leasehold
+21.8 %
28 Oct 2002
£65,250
Leasehold
+136.4 %
7 Aug 2000
£27,600
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £37,950
sale date: 13 Nov 2000

Data Sources

The property at 26 Vicarage Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Feb 2005. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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