3 Shakespeare, Royston, SG8 5PX is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £176,259 , which equates to approximately £348 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Nov 1997 for £38,000. Since then, the value has increased by £138,259, representing a 363.8% increase, or approximately 12.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £176,259 is:

  • 36.2% lower than the average property price on Shakespeare
  • 30.6% lower than the average in the SG8 5PX postcode area
  • and 60.0% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG8 5PX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£176,259
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£348
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 Shakespeare, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5PX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jun 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jul 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from warm air, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from very poor to n/a.
  • 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 average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5PX

14 th / 17
Price Rank
31% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5PX , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£176,259
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+364 %
3 Nov 1997
£38,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2018
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £99,995
sale date: 9 Jul 2004
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 3 Shakespeare, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5PX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Nov 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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