38 Swift Close, Royston, SG8 5TA is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £138,533 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Oct 1997 for £30,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,533, representing a 361.8% increase, or approximately 12.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £138,533 is:

  • 37.1% lower than the average property price on Swift Close
  • 36.4% lower than the average in the SG8 5TA postcode area
  • and 68.5% lower than the average price for Royston as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£138,533
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

38 Swift Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jul 2023.

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 18 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from poor to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG8 5TA

30 th / 31
Price Rank
36% lower than average
19 th / 27
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
27 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5TA , this flat's estimated value ranks 30th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 27 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 19th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£138,533
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+362 %
16 Oct 1997
£30,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 2 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2023

Data Sources

The property at 38 Swift Close, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 5TA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Oct 1997. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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