35 Thackeray Close, Royston, SG8 5TF is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 581 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 £157,028 , which equates to approximately £270 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2002 for £60,000. Since then, the value has increased by £97,028, representing a 161.7% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,028 is:

  • 36.5% lower than the average property price on Thackeray Close
  • 38.4% lower than the average in the SG8 5TF postcode area
  • and 64.3% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 30 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£157,028
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£270
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

35 Thackeray Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2022.

This property uses electric storage 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 7 Aug 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 68.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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, no insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5TF

28 th / 32
Price Rank
38% lower than average
13 th / 26
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
23 rd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5TF , this flat's estimated value ranks 28th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 26 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£157,028
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+162 %
30 Apr 2002
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £170,500
sale date: 1 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2019

Data Sources

The property at 35 Thackeray Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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