28 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 527 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 £194,270 , which equates to approximately £368 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2004 for £112,000. Since then, the value has increased by £82,270, representing a 73.5% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £194,270 is:

  • 3.3% higher than the average property price on Scott Close
  • 4.5% higher than the average in the SG8 5ST postcode area
  • and 55.9% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£194,270
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£368
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28 Scott Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 2023.

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 C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 44.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to no system present: electric heaters assumed, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to 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 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SG8 5ST

6 th / 18
Price Rank
5% higher than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
4 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5ST , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 17 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 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£194,270
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
30 Sep 2004
£112,000
Leasehold
+23.1 %
19 Dec 2003
£91,000
Leasehold
+127.5 %
30 Sep 1998
£40,000
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
26 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2024
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

Data Sources

The property at 28 Scott Close, Royston, SG8 5ST appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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