28 Hale Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6ET is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. 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 £394,666 , which equates to approximately £524 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2013 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £169,666, representing a 75.4% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £394,666 is:

  • 13.2% lower than the average property price on Hale Close
  • 10.6% lower than the average in the SG8 6ET postcode area
  • and 43.3% 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 24 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£394,666
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£524
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Hale Close, Melbourn, Royston, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 2017.

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 10 Feb 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 46.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 6ET

25 th / 30
Price Rank
11% lower than average
20 th / 24
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
5 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 6ET , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 24 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 20th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£394,666
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
11 Nov 2013
£225,000
Leasehold
+198 %
26 Feb 1999
£75,500
Leasehold
+32.5 %
14 Feb 1997
£57,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 5 Jun 2020
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £274,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2016
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £121,000
sale date: 29 May 2002

Data Sources

The property at 28 Hale Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6ET appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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